New Jersey Youth Soccer


Olympic Development Program
The Olympic Development Program (ODP) provides a pathway that starts at the state level and can lead to representation at the regional and national stages.

State Cups
NJ Youth Soccer State Cups is among the largest in the nation. With three tiers of competition, the tournament offers single elimination programming for 11U-19U teams.

Coaching Education
NJYS is a leader in providing coaching education and recognizes that continual life-long learning opportunities are the basis for the growth of the game and player development in our state.
About New Jersey Youth Soccer
Our mission is to connect and empower the youth soccer community. Our vision is to establish soccer as the preeminent sport in New Jersey that unites, grows, and inspires a life long passion. We are a 501(c) (3) organization affiliated with U.S. Youth Soccer and the U.S. Soccer Federation, comprised of more than 110,000 players from 5 to 19-years-old; 10,000+ coaches; and thousands of volunteers. The association governs recreational, travel soccer clubs at multiple skill levels, operates the NJ Olympic Development Programs (ODP), State Cup tournaments, coach certification programs, and TOPSoccer, a program for children with special needs.

News Headlines
Five NJYS Teams Punch Tickets to USYS National Presidents Cup
Five New Jersey Youth Soccer teams secured a spot in the National Presidents Cup after reaching the Eastern Presidents Cup Finals on Tuesday.ODP Tryouts: Registration Now Open
NJ Youth Soccer is excited to announce open tryouts for our 2025–2026 Olympic Development Program, open to players born between 2009-2014.NJ Youth Soccer Crowns Spring State Cup Champions
NJ Youth Soccer brought together the top youth soccer talent in the state for the conclusion of the Spring 2025 State Cup Championships.NJ Youth Soccer Debuts Inaugural Leagues Cup
NJ Youth Soccer recently hosted its inaugural Leagues Cup, with the event showcasing champions of the various NJYS community-based leagues.New Jersey ODP Competes in ENY ODP SubRegional Tournament
News, ODP New Jersey ODP recently took part in the Eastern New York SubRegional event in Albany, New York.Bobby Kaupas: NJYS Comeback Player of the Year Presented by JAG Physical Therapy
By all accounts, Bobby Kaupas has been a standout player and person from an early age.


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USYS University
USYS has partnered with etrainu to provide a range of educational resources for members.
