GA Clubs in New York

Downtown United Soccer Club (DUSC) is a comprehensive youth soccer organization established in 1982 and based in New York City, primarily serving Downtown Manhattan and the greater NYC area. The club is organized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity dedicated to educating, training, and inspiring youth soccer players of all ages and abilities. DUSC aims to foster a community that reflects the diversity of New York City, helping children develop a lifelong love for soccer and realize their full potential. They offer a wide range of programs for players from age 3 (Mini Ballers Classes) up to highly competitive U23 Men's and Women's teams. DUSC is distinguished by its commitment to providing programs for all stages of development and interest, serving approximately 5,000 participants annually. The club offers top competitive programs, including MLS Next and Girls Academy (GA), providing a full pathway for advanced players. DUSC also emphasizes community impact, offering scholarships and partnering with organizations to increase access to soccer.

Leagues: MLS Next, Girls Academy, MLS Next 2

Long Island Soccer Club (LISC) is a youth soccer organization operating across the Long Island area, with training facilities in both Nassau and Suffolk counties. Founded in 2017, LISC provides a comprehensive professional learning environment for exceptionally committed, elite-level players. The club offers a complete player pathway, enabling youth players to develop and compete in top national-level leagues and tournaments. LISC teams participate in prominent competitive platforms, including MLS NEXT and the Girls Academy (GA). The club distinguishes itself through its experienced and professional coaching staff, dedicated to player development. LISC also engages in community initiatives, such as its "Kick Cancer with LISC" program supporting Breast Cancer Awareness. The club focuses on providing opportunities for select age groups to join its competitive teams.

Leagues: MLS Next, Girls Academy, MLS Next 2

New York Soccer Club (NYSC) is a premier youth and amateur soccer organization based in Westchester County, NY, founded in 2009. They are a member of MLS NEXT and the Girls Academy League, providing training and competition for players aiming for high-level play. NYSC focuses on player development with a "player-first philosophy," experienced coaching, and a pathway to college and professional soccer. Their mission is to achieve the highest standard in youth development through an environment that fosters growth, enjoyment, and character within a unified club structure. NYSC has a distinct possession-based attacking style of play, emphasizing dominating possession, creating scoring opportunities, and playing through the lines. They currently have over 40 boys and girls youth teams competing in various leagues including MLS NEXT, Girls Academy League, EDP, and NYCFC-affiliate leagues. NYSC teams compete at state, regional, and national levels. The club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Leagues: MLS Next, Girls Academy, MLS Next 2

RNY FC's Boys MLS NEXT Academy offers a professional learning environment for youth soccer players in Western New York, emphasizing individual development as players, teammates, and people. As a founding member of MLS NEXT, the highest platform for youth player development in the US, the academy operates year-round. Their mission is to be a model program for elite amateur academies in North America's top youth soccer league. The academy focuses on a comprehensive approach to development, demanding excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community, and aims to instill life values such as commitment, sacrifice, discipline, humility, and hard work. The RNYFC Academy is located at the RNYFC Athletic Complex in West Henrietta, NY, a 60-acre facility with an indoor field, sports performance area, and outdoor turf field. The academy has a history that includes transitions from the Rochester Mavericks and Rochester Spirit to the Rochester Junior Rhinos and Empire United Soccer Academy before becoming Rochester NY FC Youth. They also have teams participating in various age groups within the MLS NEXT program.

Leagues: MLS Next, Girls Academy, MLS Next 2

Syracuse Development Academy (SDA) is a premier youth soccer organization operating in Central and Upstate New York. The club was originally established in 2004 as Syracuse FC, with its coaching staff's history in soccer dating back to the 1990s. SDA is recognized as the top provider of elite soccer player development in the region, offering programs for boys and girls aged 4 to 19. A distinguishing feature is its status as the only Nike Premier club in the region, a partnership formed in 2014. The academy provides high-quality indoor and outdoor training facilities and employs professional licensed coaches. SDA teams compete in top leagues and programs, including MLS NEXT's new competition tier, the National League, Region I League, and the GLA. They also participate in US Youth Soccer tournaments and the Olympic Development Program (ODP).

Leagues: Girls Academy, MLS Next 2