News & Updates

Paul Kontonis 6/5/25 Paul Kontonis 6/5/25

CJSL Clubs Excel at ENYYSA State Cup Finals, Three Crowned Champions

CJSL clubs made a powerful showing at the ENYYSA Challenge Cup finals, with three teams crowned champions and advancing to the Eastern Regionals.

Paul Kontonis 6/4/25 Paul Kontonis 6/4/25

CJSL Announces 2025 Honorary Award Winners

CJSL announces the 2025 Honorary Award winners, celebrating standout clubs, referees, and leaders ahead of the Annual General Meeting on June 26.

Paul Kontonis 6/2/25 Paul Kontonis 6/2/25

CJSL Fall 2025 League Registration Now Open

CJSL Fall 2025 League Registration is now open, offering development-focused and elite competition across NYC for players U7 through U19.

Paul Kontonis 5/22/25 Paul Kontonis 5/22/25

Reminder to Club Administrators: Submit Your ENYYSA Certificate of Insurance (COI) Request Now

Need NYC Parks permits? Don’t drop the ball—get your ENYYSA Certificate of Insurance request in for the 2025/2026 season to lock in your fields

Paul Kontonis 5/15/25 Paul Kontonis 5/15/25

CJSL Welcomes New ENYYSA ODP Director Wayne Fortino to Speak at AGM

Special guest to address CJSL clubs about ODP opportunities and the future of elite player development.

Dimitrie Draguca 5/13/25 Dimitrie Draguca 5/13/25

CJSL Launches Local U.S. Soccer Coaching Courses This Spring

Hybrid grassroots licensing courses offered this spring in Manhattan, Astoria, and the Bronx.

Paul Kontonis 5/9/25 Paul Kontonis 5/9/25

CJSL Unveils New Website to Power the Future of NYC Youth Soccer

The CJSL launches a dynamic new website designed to better serve NYC’s growing youth soccer community with streamlined access to news, events, videos, and essential resources.

Paul Kontonis 5/8/25 Paul Kontonis 5/8/25

Planning International Travel? Don’t Forget Your U.S. Soccer Authorization

Planning to compete outside the U.S.? Don’t forget—U.S. Soccer requires official travel authorization before your team heads abroad.

Paul Kontonis 5/3/25 Paul Kontonis 5/3/25

Final Days to Submit Your CJSL Scholarship Application – Deadline June 1

The CJSL is now accepting final submissions for the $4,000 Emil Cohill College Scholarship, with applications due by June 1.

Paul Kontonis 5/2/25 Paul Kontonis 5/2/25

Did You Know? CJSL’s Player Eye-Wear Policy Keeps Safety in Focus

CJSL’s eyewear policy ensures all players wear safe, approved glasses or goggles before stepping on the field.

Paul Kontonis 5/1/25 Paul Kontonis 5/1/25

CJSL Annual General Member Meeting Set for June 26 at GJOA

The CJSL Annual General Member Meeting will take place on June 26 at GJOA, with mandatory attendance for all clubs to help shape the future of New York youth soccer.

Paul Kontonis 4/30/25 Paul Kontonis 4/30/25

Announcing the 2025 NY Champions Cup at SUSA Orlin & Cohen Soccer Complex

CJSL teams are set to compete in the 2025 NY Champions Cup this June, a premier end-of-season showdown uniting top squads from CJSL, EDP North Atlantic, and EDP Connecticut.

Paul Kontonis 4/28/25 Paul Kontonis 4/28/25

CJSL Appoints Ron Restrepo as First Director of League Club Development

CJSL names former League President Ron Restrepo as its first Director of League Club Development, strengthening direct support and growth opportunities for all member clubs.

Paul Kontonis 3/4/25 Paul Kontonis 3/4/25

Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League Partners WithThe Sideline Project To Launch New Parent Education Program

The CJSL introduces a mandatory parent education program to promote positive sideline behavior and enhance player development.

Paul Kontonis 8/1/24 Paul Kontonis 8/1/24

New Player Movement Policy Goes Into Immediate Effect for all Clubs and Teams

The CJSL introduces a new Player Movement Policy for the 2024–2025 season, prioritizing player development, club stability, and transparent transfer guidelines.