The Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) and the American Soccer Club New York (ASC NY) are excited to announce a new partnership that will kick off with LIJSL Night at ASC NY’s inaugural home opener. The event is scheduled for Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Hofstra University’s Captains Field, presented by LifeVac.
In a special pregame ceremony, ASC NY will honor all LIJSL Hall of Fame inductees. This year’s inductees include:
- Mike Lombardi, West Islip SC
- Michael Saint Laurent, Central Islip SC
- Gina Titus, Stony Brook-LGN SC
The partnership between LIJSL and ASC NY will see ASC NY players and coaches actively supporting various LIJSL programs, including:
- Winter Showdown
- Club Development Days
- Club-To-Club Player Development Initiative (PDI)
- TOPSoccer Friendship Cup
- LIJSL Academy USL Youth (formerly Super Y League)
- LIJSL Academy East & West
- Elite Clubs Alliance League
- Liberty Cup
- Long Island Cup
This collaboration aims to Grow the Sport’s Popularity and Enhance Soccer Development and Community Engagement across Long Island.
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Hofstra University’s Captains Field
- Presented by: LifeVac
- Special Event Ticket Pricing: Only $10.00 Secure Your Seat!
We invite all soccer enthusiasts to join us for an evening of celebration and community as we embark on this exciting new partnership.
Contact Information:
For more details, please contact:
- LIJSL: https://lijsoccer.com/contact/
- ASC NY: https://ascnewyork.com/contact
Together, we are building a stronger soccer community on Long Island.
ASC NY: Jim Kilmeade, Managing Partner-General Manager
“The Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) has played a pivotal role in shaping the region’s soccer culture, serving as the foundation for the Long Island Soccer Boom. The American Soccer Club NY is proud to partner with LIJSL for our Historic Inaugural Match, celebrated as LIJSL Night, proudly sponsored by LifeVac. Many of our players are graduates of the League, and together, we proudly support the LIJSL’s mission of ‘Building Character Through Soccer’.”
LIJSL: Andrew Seabury, President
“LIJSL is proud to welcome ASC NY as a partner in our shared mission to elevate Long Island soccer. Their commitment to nurturing local talent strengthens the foundation of our soccer community, and we’re excited about the new opportunities this collaboration will provide for all of our players. We look forward to the inaugural LIJSL night and launch of what we hope to be a successful first season.”