New Jersey Youth Soccer and its Member Leagues have announced a renewed commitment for the 2023-24 season. Through this ongoing relationship, the State Association and its Member Leagues remain focused on continued collaboration to improve the membership experience, both on and off the field.
“We are thrilled by the recent growth of our Member Leagues,” said Jess Yeager, NJYS President. “These Leagues continue to function as critical partners in the long-term success of soccer in New Jersey and continue to support the game day needs of the more than 100,000 players and more than 10,000 coaches throughout the state. The Leagues are an influencing factor in the decisions we make that impact the game itself. Representatives of the Leagues hold key positions on our various Advisory Boards, and the Presidents of the Member Leagues are part of the League Roundtable that continues to drive strategy at the competition level. Without them, we could not do all we do for the most important member that we all serve, the player.”
Current member leagues of NJ Youth Soccer include 3M Soccer League, Central Jersey Futsal League, CJYSA-EDP, Metro Youth Soccer League, Mid-New Jersey Youth Soccer Association, Monmouth Ocean Soccer Association, Morris County Youth Soccer Association, Northern Burlington Recreation Soccer League, Ocean County Recreation Soccer, Rockaway Valley Soccer League and Suburban Youth Soccer League.
3M Soccer League was founded in 2002 when East Brunswick Soccer Club and many other clubs saw diminishing participation from recreational soccer players in the older ranks. During the first two seasons of the league, East Brunswick Soccer Club and East Windsor Soccer Club only had two boys teams that were created from a combination of U13-U18 players. As the years progressed, the league has expanded dramatically to currently include a combined 35 boys and girls teams in nine different towns. Further, the expanded growth has led to the formation of Junior (U13-U15) and Senior Divisions. Overall, the 3M Soccer League now gives more than 600 players the opportunity to play through their senior year of high school.
Central Jersey Futsal League (CJF Futsal League) was founded in 2012 and is home to a variation of soccer played indoors on a smaller court. Futsal is widely acknowledged as a great way for players to learn and refine their soccer skills in the areas of ball control, passing, dribbling and shooting throughout the year. CJF Futsal League offers many different options to get involved in the game of Futsal, with programming that includes weekly leagues, training, tournaments and street futsal.
CJYSA-EDP has maintained a longstanding affiliation with NJ Youth Soccer and US Youth Soccer, and the league has seen continual growth over the years. Today, CJYSA-EDP operates youth leagues (ages 9-19), organizes EDP Futures programs for youth players (ages 7-11) and also manages U20/23 men’s and women’s leagues. Additionally, CJYSA-EDP conducts more than 20 tournaments and showcases each year to provide different forms of competitive experiences.
Metro Youth Soccer League (MYSL) maintains a mission to foster and promote the game of amateur soccer within its communities. MYSL has been operational for over 30 years, giving underserved communities and many Hispanic teams an affordable opportunity to play in a league.
The Mid-New Jersey Youth Soccer Association (MNJYSA) is a soccer league that was created to provide soccer education and competition for youth teams. An organization of affiliated clubs, each of their member clubs have voting power to elect league officers and amend the constitution and bylaws. MNJYSA takes a Kids First approach to all of its activities and accepts all clubs looking for travel competition.
The Monmouth Ocean Soccer Association (MOSA) consists of teams that compete in the Monmouth and Ocean Counties of New Jersey. MOSA is a proud member of NJ Youth Soccer, and the league operates in accordance with NJYS policies. The goal of MOSA is to present amateur soccer players with opportunities to advance their careers, both on and off the field. Teams participating in MOSA range from the 8U to 18U age bracket.
The Morris County Youth Soccer Association (MCYSA) is dedicated to providing its participants with a safe and healthy environment to play soccer. MCYSA is a registered nonprofit with 501(c)(3) designation made up of Member Clubs that have an equal voice in providing programs where Kids Come First. MCYSA has been a sustaining and consistent member of NJ Youth Soccer since 1988, supporting clubs throughout Northern New Jersey. Today, MCYSA provides community based and growing academy clubs competitive travel soccer programming for youth players 9U through 19U, League Cup for clubs in the region and also administers North Jersey 4v4 for players 7U and 8U.
Northern Burlington Recreation Soccer League (NBRSL) is a recreation soccer program for boys and girls players in Burlington County, covering the New Jersey towns of Mansfield, Chesterfield, Springfield, North Hanover and Florence. At the cornerstone of the league is the Northern Burlington Soccer Club, which was previously a member of the Midlands Soccer League. When that organization disbanded in 2021, club leadership recognized the importance of having a league for youth players in the area and established the NBRSL.
Ocean County Recreation Soccer (OCRS) is a collection of clubs and townships throughout Ocean County. There is a range of 10-15 clubs that are involved, and league play has eclipsed 100 teams at times. The purpose of the OCRS is to create a place for players who are not ready for travel soccer, or for parents who cannot commit to a travel schedule. The league strives to keep soccer enjoyable for youth players who range in age from 6 to 13-years-old.
Rockaway Valley Soccer League (RVSL) is a recreation soccer league for 6 to 18-year-old players without flighting or standings. Servicing teams in both Morris and Sussex County, the league has a range of 10 to 15 townships represented during its spring and fall seasons. The goal of the league is to provide a safe and productive environment that enables children to learn and apply the principles of teamwork, discipline, dedication and sportsmanship. The RVSL also encourages youth coaching and promotes youth referee training.
Suburban Youth Soccer League (SYSL) is a non-profit, semi-recreational soccer league based in Union County, New Jersey. The league has approximately 3,100 players and averages 160 teams per season, representing 16 townships and clubs at the U9 to high school age levels. SYSL supports good sportsmanship, positive learning and fair play with a Kids Remember Moments, Not Scores mentality.
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