named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Boys & Girls Travel Programs
Youth travel soccer leagues for boys and girls ages 4–19, with over 1,600 teams and up to 11,000 games scheduled annually across spring and fall seasons.
LIFC (Long Island Football Club)
Academy-style program with year-round commitment for invited players, coached by college staff and competing at high levels regionally.
LIJSL Soccer Camps
Summer camps for youth players, offering skill development and training by former LIJSL players and college athletes, held at local facilities including the Peter C. Collins Soccer Park.
Liberty Cup
Summer tournament featuring top-ranked teams from Long Island and beyond, held at Mitchel Park in Uniondale and attracting teams from across the U.S. and internationally.
Long Island Cup (Chase Cup, Waldbaum’s Cup)
Single-elimination tournament for all league teams, now one of the largest youth soccer tournaments in the world with over 22,000 competitors annually.
Player Development Programs
Select programs for advanced players, including boys and girls teams identified through tryouts, receiving high-level coaching and summer competition opportunities.
U9 Age Group Program
Localized inter-club competition for 9-year-olds focused on skill development, equal playing time, and limited travel.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 4 activities
- Coaching education and developmentOffers coaching education programs and courses for youth soccer coaches at all levels through certified instructors, in partnership with the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association.
- Elite player development programsRuns advanced soccer programs including the Long Island Football Club (LIFC), USL Youth, and Player Development Program to identify and train top-level youth players through year-round academy-style training, tryouts, and summer play, with teams qualifying for national tournaments.
- Recreational and developmental soccer for childrenProvides age-appropriate soccer programming for young children, including a U9 travel program focused on skill development and equal playing time, and weekly festival-style 7v7 games for U7 and U8 players to prepare them for competitive play.
- Youth soccer league operationOperates a youth soccer league for individuals under age 19, with over 100 member clubs and more than 50,000 registered player-families across Long Island. The league schedules up to 11,000 games annually in boys and girls travel programs during spring and fall seasons.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Seasonal tournaments and special eventsHosts seasonal spring and fall programs, Club Development Days festivals, and the annual Friendship Cup event, providing structured match conditions and celebratory experiences for youth players across all levels.
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Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
- TOPSoccer program for individuals with disabilitiesOffers a long-standing recreational soccer program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities, including the annual Friendship Cup event featuring games, a BBQ, and distribution of medals and t-shirts.
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School Sports Booster Programs 1 activity
- Youth scholarship programProvides annual scholarships to high school seniors who have demonstrated strong character and community involvement to support their continued participation in soccer programs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hall of Fame for volunteer contributionsMaintains a Hall of Fame established in 1978 to recognize individuals who have made significant voluntary contributions to youth soccer development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.72M
Contributions & grants$43K2%
Program service revenue$2.59M95%
Investment income$86K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.55M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$729K
Grants paid out$29K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.79M
Cash$3.83M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.16M
Net assets$3.62M
Liquid reserves18.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +3.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN FITZGERALD | MANAGING DIRECTOR, EFF. SEPT 2023 | 40 | $51K |
board members · 7
- ANDREW SEABURY — PRESIDENT
- GINA TUCKER — TRUSTEE
- JOSE ALARCON — SECRETARY
- MATTHEW POWER — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL D'AMBROSIO — VICE PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL LONGO — TRUSTEE
- PEDRO CONTRERAS — TREASURER
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Ann Marie Toth Partner — TOPSoccer Chairperson involved in organizing the Friendship Cup event.
- Baymen (LIJSL) B08 BlueFins Partner — Member team participating in the league's scheduled matches.
- Cambria Heights (LIJSL) Lions Partner — Member team participating in the league's scheduled matches.
- Club Development Days Partner — Collaborates with Club Development Days to offer additional monthly festivals for player development.
- Deer Park (LIJSL) Wizards Partner — Member team participating in the league's scheduled matches.
- Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association Partner — Collaborates with LIJSL to deliver coaching education courses.
- Garden City (LIJSL) Vipers Partner — Member team participating in the league's scheduled matches.
- LIJSL Network — Member organization referred to as one of the largest youth soccer organizations in the United States.
- Long Island Soccer Officials Partner — Collaborates with Long Island Soccer Officials for referee services
- Manorville (LIJSL) Thunder Partner — Member team participating in the league's scheduled matches.
- Massapequa Soccer Club Partner — Collaborated with LIJSL to initiate the girls' travel program in 1974.
- New Hyde Park Wildcats Soccer Club Mountain Lions Partner — Member team participating in the league's scheduled matches.
- North Fork (LIJSL) Warriors Partner — Member team participating in the league's scheduled matches.
- Rockville Centre Soccer Club RVC Red Devils Partner — Member team participating in the league's scheduled matches.
- Stephanie Hernandez Partner — LIJSL Cup And Events Manager involved in managing the Friendship Cup event.
- US Youth Soccer Network — LIJSL operates its TOPSoccer program as part of the US Youth Soccer outreach initiative.
- USL Youth Partner — Collaborates on youth training programs.
- USL Youth Partner — Collaborates with USL Youth to provide elite-level training and competitive games during the summer, including a national championship opportunity.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Inclusive Participation for Youth with Disabilitiesmethodology: inclusive_sports_participationBy integrating soccer programming for individuals with disabilities in a safe, fun, and supportive environment, we promote inclusion and self-efficacy because shared athletic experiences foster belonging and personal growth. The use of festival formats reinforces a celebratory, accessible culture.
- Structured Academy Model for Player Developmentmethodology: developmental training modelBy providing a structured coaching methodology and supplemental elite-level training, we enhance player development beyond local club programs because systematic technical and administrative oversight accelerates skill acquisition and readiness for competitive play.
- Youth Development Through Sportsmethodology: holistic youth developmentBy using amateur soccer and competitive play, we foster youth development in children under nineteen because structured athletic participation builds character, discipline, and social responsibility. The league emphasizes development over competition in early years to support long-term engagement and personal growth.