The LIJSL Academy has announced changes to the Academy East programming starting in 2026. At the U11-U12 age groups for boys and girls, there will now be USL Youth teams […]
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TOPSoccer Athletes Shine Under The Stars
A grand evening under the stars. TOPSoccer athletes from around the Long Island Junior Soccer League participated in the Under The Stars Game at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High […]
Vote Now for October’s Top Goal
LIJSL Members & LIST Customers — It’s Time to Vote! October’s Goal of the Month submissions are in, and the finalists have been revealed! Now it’s your turn to help decide who […]
Winter Showdown Ready For Expansion In Second Year
The Winter Showdown, the LIJSL-run indoor league, is returning this January. Games will once again be played at the state-of-the-art facility on the campus of Stony Brook University. After a […]
LIJSL Teams Up With ASCNY And The Coaching Manual For Young Coaches Alliance
The LIJSL, along with American Soccer Club NY and The Coaching Manual, have announced a new coaching initiative sponsored by the organizations. The Young Coaches Alliance was designed to serve […]
LIJSL Sporting Director John Fitzgerald Receives 2025 Mike Berticelli Excellence in Coaching Education Award
United Soccer Coaches has announced the selection of John Fitzgerald as the 2025 Mike Berticelli Excellence in Coaching Education Award recipient for his outstanding contributions to coaching education and his singular service […]
LIJSL Academy USL Youth Tryouts Begin In November
The LIJSL Academy USL Youth program is preparing for the 2026 season with tryouts scheduled to begin in November. During the 2025 season, three LIJSL Academy teams qualified for the […]
New York City FC Named Official Training Partner Of LIJSL
New York City FC has teamed up with the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL), one of the largest youth soccer leagues in the United States, to form a new […]
ECAL Expands To More Age Groups After Successful First Season
The Elite Clubs Alliance League (ECAL) is growing for 2026. After a successful first season in 2025, for boys and girls in the U11-U12 age groups, the competition is expanding. […]
2025 LIJSL Fall Season Schedule Released
The LIJSL is entering its 60th seasonal year with the start of the 2025 Fall Season. Play on the field begins on September 6-7 and the upcoming schedule has now […]