The 2026 LIJSL/Estée Lauder Pink Ribbon Festival provided the platform to raise awareness and donations for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The event was held on Saturday, August 8 at Peter C. Collins Soccer Park and raised over $5K in donations.
This year’s event format was different than years past, moving to a 3v3 format and included the use of four AirPitch fields. Each team played four, 20-minute games – two on grass and two on AirPitch. Participation was also opened up for boys in the U9-U12 age groups. There were teams of girls in the U9-U15 age groups. During the event, 125 LIJSL players took part, while Estée Lauder staff competed in their own bracket with co-ed teams.
The LIJSL clubs that participated are below:
- Commack
- Deer Park
- Copiague (United FC)
- ETA / Mount Sinai
- Farmingdale
- Islandia
- Lindenhurst
- Northport / Cow Harbor
- Patchogue / Medford
- Rockville Centre
All games were refereed by volunteers from Long Island Soccer Officials and LISO assignor Anthony DeSimone was on hand to coordinate. The League sends many thanks to the referees for generously giving time as well as AirPitch for setting up the fields and NYCFC staff that were giving clinics. The League would also like to thank Juan Castillo, Estée Lauder Event Organizer, for his contributions to this great event.
After all games were completed, raffle prizes were given out.
The League has partnered with the Estée Lauder Companies and Breast Cancer Research Foundation, donating the use of the Soccer Park since the inaugural Pink Ribbon Soccer Festival in 2004.
“It was a wonderful pink day at the park on Saturday,” LIJSL League Programs and Events Manager Stephanie Hernandez said. “No scores, No Standings. Just lots of fun raising money for a good cause. We are looking forward to hosting this wonderful event along with Estee Lauder next year – our partnership has turned into years of friendship that continues to grow. Thank you to all our LIJSL players, coaches, and families that continue to support the event. Thank you also to Tim Moloney and his staff for making sure the park is ready for first kick off. Their hard work does not go unnoticed.”