NYCFC is pumped to bring in the City Select League (CSL) now with more than 20 teams over the Boy's U-9 through U-12 ages. Academy Dir. Sam Pugsley informed, "with the US SOccer Development Academy drpping the U-12 age group starting in the fall of 2019, we had a natural platform to expand our youth league to the U-12 age group. We're confident that the City Selecgt League will off clubs in the broader Tri-State area an optimal competitive platform. We've reached out and to chosen some very good clubs. They know and understand what we're looking for." NYCFC Sporting Dir. Claudi Reyna added, "The City Select League came from NYCFC as a club wanting to connect with loal youth soccer clubs in the area. We've done this from day one." NOw this league is made of NYCFC 's 7 affiliate clubs, Downtown United SC, Manhatten SC, Met Oval, New York Soccer CLub, TSF, SUSA & World Class FC. Upon expansion it will bring in others from NYC, LI, Westchester, Rckland, CT & NJ.
The league has 4 main Pillars:
-Meaningful Competition
-Managing league format & structure.
-Reduced travel and cost.
-Shared sporting values.