
Founded in 1933, the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL) stands as a pillar of youth soccer in New York City. With a legacy rooted in development and diversity, CJSL delivers year-round soccer competition, alongside rigorous coaching and referee programs that empower our culturally rich community of clubs and players.
Competitions
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Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League
The CJSL is affiliated with Eastern NY Soccer Association (ENYSA) and US Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) and provides competitve divisions of play that are age and skill level appropriate.
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Girls City Soccer
CJSL Girls City Soccer features our girls-only divisions, offered in partnership with EDP for U9–U12 age groups. These divisions provide high-level competition, organized to minimize travel and ensure appropriate skill-level matchups.
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CJSL 4v4
For ages U7- U8, the CJSL 4v4s are fast-paced, player-first games that focus on fun, creativity, and development through inclusive, small-sided play with no scores or standings.
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New York Winter Tournament
The NY Winter Tournament, held during the Winter season in partnership with Juventus Academy NY, is open to all CJSL clubs as well as teams affiliated with USYSA or US Club.
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New York Champions Cup
The New York Champions Cup is the ultimate season finale—bringing together the top boys and girls teams from CJSL and EDP in the U10 through U17 age groups for one epic crossover tournament.
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Cosmopolitan Winter College Showcase
The Cosmopolitan Winter College Showcase, in partnership with AndGo, is a Winter-season tryout event where high school boys showcase their skills to college coaches and prepare for the recruiting process.
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TOPSoccer
CJSL is proud to launch our first-ever TOPSoccer Program—now open for registration—offering players of all special needs players a fun, inclusive, and empowering way to experience the joy of soccer!