The NYC Soccer Guide

01 · Play

Pickup Soccer.

Drop-in football across the five boroughs — free park runs, app-based sessions, and clubs built around the pickup game. No season commitment. Just show up and play.

Free Public PickupFree · All Boroughs

NYC Open Play

The city's free, staffed pickup program — including overnight World Cup 2026 sessions at a field in every borough.

nycopenplay.com →

App-Based PickupApp-Based · Daily

GoodRec

Pickup games every day, indoor and outdoor, sorted by skill level. Book a spot, show up, play.

goodrec.com →

Community ClubsGrassroots · Since 2001

Bowery FC

Lower East Side grassroots club built from a 7v7 pickup game at Sara D. Roosevelt Park.

boweryfc.com →

Community ClubsCommunity · All Levels

Street FC

The joy of a football club without the commitment — welcoming pickup for every background and level.

Street FC on Meetup →

Community ClubsNonprofit · Since 2006

Pickup Soccer NYC

Community-run, recreational, coed pickup games — a nonprofit keeping the casual game alive.

pickupsoccernyc.org →

Full Breakdown

See all 7 →

Detailed profiles + interactive map on the Pickup Soccer page.

pickup.html

02 · Play

Adult Leagues.

From social coed 7v7 to the century-old competitive amateur pyramid — every level of organized adult football in New York, year-round.

League OrganizersCoed · Social to Advanced

NYC Footy

The country's largest adult soccer league — coed 7v7 and 5v5 in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Westchester.

nycfooty.com →

TournamentsAdult Tournaments · Citywide

NYC Footy Tournaments

NYC Footy's tournament calendar — Governors Cup, Chopped Cheese Classic, KOTN Cup, and more one-day events.

NYC Footy tournaments →

Competitive PyramidUPSL · Pro-Development

United Premier Soccer League

The country's largest pro-development league, with nearly 400 clubs competing nationwide.

premier.upsl.com →

Adult ClubsUPSL · National Champions

NY Renegades FC

A New York UPSL club with a national-title standard and tryout pathway for ambitious players.

nyrenegadesfc.com →

Adult ClubsUPSL · Development Pipeline

NY Bravehearts SC

UPSL Premier plus reserve divisions, built around a multi-team men's development pathway.

NY Bravehearts UPSL →

Full Breakdown

See all 28 →

Detailed profiles + interactive map on the Adult Leagues page.

leagues.html

03 · Learn

Youth Clubs & Leagues.

Rec soccer to MLS NEXT — the clubs and leagues developing New York's next generation, in every borough.

Youth ClubsQueens · MLS NEXT

Metropolitan Oval

Historic academy and founding MLS NEXT member developing players U6–U19, with need-based aid.

metropolitanoval.org →

Youth ClubsManhattan · Rec to MLS NEXT

Downtown United SC

Nonprofit club since 1982 — ~5,000 participants from rec at age 5 through MLS NEXT.

dusc.net →

Youth ClubsQueens · Red Bulls Affiliate

BW Gottschee

Elite Queens club and NY Red Bulls academy affiliate that produced Tim Weah and Jack McGlynn.

bwgottschee.org →

Youth ClubsBrooklyn · Est. 1949

Brooklyn Italians

Two-time U.S. Open Cup champions turned elite Brooklyn youth academy — a Red Bulls academy club.

brooklynitalians.org →

Youth ClubsUES + Battery Park City

Asphalt Green SC

Premier NYC youth soccer with rec leagues, clinics, and nationally competitive teams.

asphaltgreen.org →

Full Breakdown

See all 22 →

Detailed profiles + interactive map on the Youth Clubs & Leagues page.

youth.html

04 · Learn

Free & Community Programs.

Organizations using the game to open doors — free and low-cost programs that are the heart of what JOGA NYC believes in.

Free Youth ProgramsBronx · Soccer + Education

South Bronx United

Soccer as a vehicle for social change: academics, college access, mentoring, and immigration legal services.

southbronxunited.org →

Free Youth ProgramsNYCFC Foundation

City in the Community

NYCFC's foundation — free programming and 50 mini-pitches across all five boroughs.

newyorkcityfc.com/citc →

Community EventsCommunity Tournament · Global NYC

NYC Consulate Cup

A community-based tournament connecting NYC's international offices and consulates in support of City in the Community.

nycconsulatecup.com →

Community EventsCITC Event · Mott Haven

La Canchita

A soccer block-party style community festival with a youth tournament on a New York City Soccer Initiative mini-pitch.

CITC events →

Mini-PitchesCitywide · Mini-Pitches

NYC Soccer Initiative

The U.S. Soccer Foundation, Mayor's Fund, and partners building safe places to play in every borough.

ussoccerfoundation.org →

Full Breakdown

See all 7 →

Detailed profiles + interactive map on the Free & Community Programs page.

programs.html

05 · Play

Fields & Permits.

The best turf in the city — and how to actually get on it. Permitted groups have priority, but most fields have open windows if you know where to look.

Waterfront FieldsManhattan · Hudson River Park

Gansevoort Peninsula

Manhattan's newest waterfront field and home of the JOGA NYC Summer Invitational.

hudsonriverpark.org →

Waterfront FieldsManhattan · Hudson River Park

Pier 40

Rooftop and courtyard fields at Houston St — a legendary home for NYC leagues year-round.

Pier 40 fields →

Waterfront FieldsManhattan · West Side

Chelsea Waterside Park

Compact, floodlit turf — one of the busiest small fields in the city and an NYC Open Play site.

hudsonriverpark.org →

Major ComplexesManhattan · 60+ Fields

Randall's Island

The city's biggest field complex — over 60 fields, freshly restored, home to countless leagues.

Randall's Island soccer →

Waterfront FieldsBrooklyn · Williamsburg

Bushwick Inlet Park

Waterfront turf in Williamsburg — league play, pickup, and Brooklyn's best skyline backdrop.

Bushwick Inlet soccer →

Full Breakdown

See all 16 →

Detailed profiles + interactive map on the Fields & Permits page.

fields.html

06 · Play

Indoor & Futsal.

Year-round football, whatever the weather — indoor turf, futsal courts, and winter leagues across the city.

Indoor Facilities3 Locations · BK + Queens

Socceroof

Indoor fields in Sunset Park, Crown Heights, and Long Island City — rentals, leagues, pickup, camps.

socceroof.com →

Indoor FacilitiesManhattan · Full Programs

Chelsea Piers Field House

Field house soccer from preschool classes through adult leagues at NYC's premier sports complex.

chelseapiers.com →

Futsal & CourtsLower Manhattan · Futsal

The Ground NYC

Rooftop and indoor futsal courts at 130 Madison St — proper small-sided football downtown.

About The Ground →

Indoor LeaguesWinter Leagues

NYC Footy Indoor

Indoor league seasons on hardcourt and turf at locations across the city all winter.

nycfooty.com/indoor →

Indoor LeaguesChelsea + Williamsburg

LOVENYSOCCER Indoor

Winter futsal-style league play on hardcourt in Chelsea and Williamsburg.

ilovenysoccer.com →

Full Breakdown

See all 15 →

Detailed profiles + interactive map on the Indoor & Futsal page.

indoor.html

07 · Gear

Soccer Stores.

Boots, shinguards, kits, retro shirts, and everything between — NYC's soccer shops.

Specialty ShopsManhattan · Specialty

Soccer Post — Upper West Side

NYC's soccer specialty shop (formerly Upper 90) — cleats, keeper gear, licensed kits, staff who play.

soccerpost.com →

Specialty ShopsBrooklyn · Specialty

Soccer Post — Brooklyn

Brooklyn's soccer shop at 359 Atlantic Ave — cleats, shinguards, balls, and licensed jerseys.

soccerpost.com →

Retro KitsSoHo/Canal · Retro

Classic Football Shirts

The legendary retro shirt dealer's NYC store — vintage and classic kits at 323 Canal St.

classicfootballshirts.com →

Flagship RetailSoHo · Flagship

adidas SoHo

Flagship store with the latest boots, club and national-team jerseys, and exclusive drops.

adidas.com/soccer →

Online GearOnline · NYC Roots

U90 Soccer Online

Upper 90's online home — the full soccer-experts catalog when you can't make it to a shop.

u90soccer.com →

Full Breakdown

Full details →

Detailed profiles + interactive map on the Soccer Stores page.

stores.html

08 · Watch

Soccer Bars.

Where the city gathers for every match that matters — supporters bars, purpose-built screens, and 40-year institutions.

Supporters BarsMidtown · Supporters HQ

Football Factory at Legends

Two floors, 30+ supporters groups, 100+ matches a week — NYC's football embassy.

Find it →

Purpose-Built Soccer BarsNoMad · Purpose-Built

Smithfield Hall

NYC's purpose-built soccer bar — 20+ screens angled so every seat sees the pitch.

Find it →

Classic PubsGreenwich Village · Classic

The Red Lion

Bleecker Street institution showing football for 40+ years — every World Cup match on.

redlionnyc.com →

Supporters BarsWilliamsburg · Supporters

Banter Bar

Brooklyn's best-known soccer bar — real supporters culture and craft beer.

Find it →

Classic PubsBowery · Watch Parties

Sláinte

Projector, plenty of TVs, and group-friendly energy — built for big watch-party nights.

Find it →

Full Breakdown

See all 6 →

Detailed profiles + interactive map on the Soccer Bars page.

bars.html

09 · Participate

Jobs, Careers & College.

The game employs coaches, refs, analysts, marketers, and organizers all over this city — and it can pay for school too.

Job BoardsIndustry Jobs

TeamWork Online

The sports industry's main job board — NYCFC, Red Bulls, MLS, and soccer orgs post roles here.

teamworkonline.com →

Club CareersPro Club

NYCFC Careers

Roles with New York City FC — from City in the Community coaches to academy and business positions.

newyorkcityfc.com/careers →

Coaching RolesCoaching Board

Jobs In Football

Dedicated football job board with NYC coaching listings across youth clubs, academies, and schools.

jobsinfootball.com →

Job BoardsGeneral Boards

LinkedIn + Indeed

Dozens of soccer coach and club roles posted weekly — youth programs hire coaches year-round.

LinkedIn soccer jobs →

College PathwaysD1 in the City

College Soccer in NYC

Columbia, Fordham, St. John's, and NYU all field serious programs — the city is a college soccer destination.

NY recruiting guide →

Full Breakdown

See all 6 →

Detailed profiles + interactive map on the Jobs, Careers & College page.

jobs.html

Pickup Soccer.

NYC Open Play

GoodRec

Bowery FC

Street FC

Pickup Soccer NYC

See all 7 →

Adult Leagues.

NYC Footy

NYC Footy Tournaments

United Premier Soccer League

NY Renegades FC

NY Bravehearts SC

See all 28 →

Youth Clubs & Leagues.

Metropolitan Oval

Downtown United SC

BW Gottschee

Brooklyn Italians

Asphalt Green SC

See all 22 →

Free & Community Programs.

South Bronx United

City in the Community

NYC Consulate Cup

La Canchita

NYC Soccer Initiative

See all 7 →

Fields & Permits.

Gansevoort Peninsula

Pier 40

Chelsea Waterside Park

Randall's Island

Bushwick Inlet Park

See all 16 →

Indoor & Futsal.

Socceroof

Chelsea Piers Field House

The Ground NYC

NYC Footy Indoor

LOVENYSOCCER Indoor

See all 15 →

Soccer Stores.

Soccer Post — Upper West Side

Soccer Post — Brooklyn

Classic Football Shirts

adidas SoHo

U90 Soccer Online

Full details →

Soccer Bars.

Football Factory at Legends

Smithfield Hall

The Red Lion

Banter Bar

Sláinte

See all 6 →

Jobs, Careers & College.

TeamWork Online

NYCFC Careers

Jobs In Football

LinkedIn + Indeed

College Soccer in NYC

See all 6 →

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