From ENYSSA
Arnie Ramirez
Arnold Ramirez, a distinguished figure in the world of soccer, has been inducted into the Eastern New York State Soccer Association (ENYSSA) Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to the sport. Ramirez's illustrious career spans several decades, during which he has left an indelible mark on both the local and national soccer landscape. His journey began at George Washington High School, where from 1958 to 1962, he played soccer and led his team to win the City Championship in 1960.
During his high school years, Ramirez was chosen to be on the International Soccer League ball boy team, playing preliminary games at Randall's Island. He also showcased his talent by playing for Blue Star Jr's of the German American League. From 1964 to 1966, he served and played on the 24th Infantry Division Soccer Team in Augsburg, Germany, where his skills continued to develop and gain recognition.
As a collegiate player at Long Island University (LIU), Ramirez was co-captain of the LIU Blackbirds in 1968 and 1969. His transition into coaching saw him begin as an assistant coach at New York University (NYU) in 1970, before becoming the head coach from 1972 to 1976. He then took the helm at Manhattanville College as the head soccer coach from 1977 to 1978. During this period, he also played professionally for Casa Galicia of the Eastern Soccer League and College Point and Eintracht of the German American League.
In 1979, Ramirez began his long and successful tenure as the head coach of the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds, a position he held until 1998. Under his leadership, the team achieved remarkable success, including four NCAA tournament appearances, two New York Region Championships, and two ECAC Tournament showings. The Blackbirds also clinched four Metropolitan Conference titles and two Northeast Conference crowns during his tenure. Ramirez became the winningest coach in Blackbirds soccer history, with 214 wins to his name.
Beyond his coaching roles, Ramirez contributed significantly to the broader soccer community. From 1978 to 1982, he was the director of the Pele Soccer Camps, and in 1994, he served as the Team Liaison for the Bolivian National Team during the World Cup. He was also the Team Liaison for the Mexican Olympic Team in 1996 and played a pivotal role as an evaluator to help start Major League Soccer (MLS) in the same year.
Arnold was a Staff Coach with ENYSSA’s Coaching Education Program in the 1980’s and 1990’s helping administer coaching licenses to hundrends of coaches during his tenure, further enhancing the sport's development in the state.
From 1998 to 2010, Ramirez coached the women's team at Manhattanville College, continuing to demonstrate his commitment to nurturing soccer talent across genders. In recognition of his exceptional career and lasting impact on the sport, he was inducted into the LIU Hall of Fame in 2006. Arnold Ramirez's dedication to soccer and his remarkable achievements have cemented his legacy.
1958 to 1962 played soccer at George Washington High School. We won the City Championship in 1960.
1958 to 1962 was chosen to be on the International Soccer League ball boy team. We played the preliminary games at Randall's Island.
I also played for Blue Star Jr's of the German American League.
1964 to 1966 played on the 24th Infantry Division Soccer Team in Augsburg, Germany.
1968 and 1969 played and was cocaptain of the LIU Blackbirds.
1970 Assistant Coach at NYU.
1972 to 1976 Head Coach at NYU.
1977 and 1978 Head Soccer coach at Manhattanville College.
1970 /71 played for Casa Galicia of the Easten Soccer League.
1979 to 1998 coached LIU Blackbirds and became winningest Coach with 214 wins.
Played for College Point and Eintracht of the German American League.
1978 to 1982 Director of the Pele Soccer Camps.
1994 Team Liason for the Bolivian National Team during World Cup.
1996 Team Liason for the Mexican Olympic Team.
1998 to 2010 Coach of the Women's Team at Manhattanville College.
1996 evaluator to start MLS.
Staff Coach to give coaching licenses in Easten New York.
Inducted to the LIU Hall of