Following a series of promising Club Development Days in the fall, LIJSL is pleased to announce the spring 2021 Club Development Days for U7 and U8 players (Born 2014 & 2013). Club Development Days offer hi-energy match conditions to young players with the goal of helping them develop a strong connection and passion for the […]
US Youth Soccer (USYS), the largest youth sport organization in the country, and the national association of LIJSL, recently announced its’ Regional recipients of their “Of the Year” awards. For the second consecutive year, an LIJSL volunteer has received regional recognition by USYS. East Islip SC’s Bella Pepe, representing LIJSL and the leagues’ state association […]
With the torch passed from long-time league volunteer Anthony Maresco, Andrew Seabury now becomes the 11th President in LIJSL’s storied 55-year history. As President of the largest youth activity organization on Long Island, and one of the largest youth soccer leagues in the United States, he assumes the leadership of over 100 member clubs, nearly […]
LIJSL President Anthony Maresco announced his retirement from soccer to an assemblage of club presidents during the League’s recent (virtual) General Meeting on December 8th. “I take this opportunity to advise you that I have retired from soccer. The board and I have put together a succession plan to ensure a smooth transition. I am […]
December 9, 2020 (Ronkonkoma, NY) – The Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL), the largest youth soccer league in New York, announced their Hall of Fame Class of 2020, during the League’s General Meeting held on December 8th. Due to ongoing COVID protocols, the meeting was held virtually, the first General Meeting to be conducted […]
December 9, 2020 (Ronkonkoma, NY) – The Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL), the largest youth soccer league in New York, announced Jessica Lee as the 2020 recipient of the Marg McGory TOPSoccer Volunteer of the Year award. The announcement came during the League’s General Meeting held on December 8th. Due to ongoing COVID protocols, […]
By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association This year might be a turkey but that did not prevent three Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) clubs with a long history in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) from hosting their Alumni Games over Thanksgiving Weekend. It’s a time to renew old friendships while […]
It is with deepest regret that we inform you of the passing of Bill Peet, who’s association with the LIJSL and ENYYSA spanned nearly 45 years. Bill served our League as a member of the Board of Directors for 30 years, twenty-five as our Treasurer. Inducted into the LIJSL Hall of Fame in 1999, the […]
After six weeks of action, the Club-To-Club Player Development Initiative (PDI) has completed its third year of providing U7 (2014) & U8 (2013) players with exciting weekly consequence-free fixtures. “We loved the U7 and U8 setup for the fall season,” said Hristo Kaloferov, East Meadow SC Academy Director. “It was a lot of fun […]
Due to inclement weather, the 11/15 LIJSL Academy tryout for: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 players was re-scheduled. Please find the new date below: Date: Friday, 11/27 Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM Location: Peter C. Collins Soccer Park Boys & Girls Born: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 *Note – If you have already registered and completed payment, […]