New Jersey Youth Soccer is comprised of Member Leagues that operate independently across the state. Member Clubs of NJYS may enter teams with properly registered players and coaches within NJYS Member Leagues, conditional on acceptance into the league. NJYS currently has travel, recreational, and futsal member leagues. Additionally, as a member of US Youth Soccer, Member Clubs may also enter teams with properly registered players and coaches into national competitions.
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- Travel Member Leagues
- Recreation Member Leagues
- Futsal Member Leagues
- USYS National Competitions
Travel Member Leagues
Central Jersey Youth Soccer Association – EDP (CJYSA-EDP)
CJYSA-EDPhas 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)
The 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. Beginning this fall, MYSL will be operated by the NJ Youth Soccer staff office with strategic guidance from the league’s Board of Directors who continue to volunteer their expertise.
Mid-New Jersey Youth Soccer Association (MNJYSA)
TheMid-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, eachof theirmember clubs have voting power to elect league officers and amend the constitution and bylaws.MNJYSA takes aKids Firstapproach to all of its activities and accepts all clubs looking for travel competition.
Monmouth Ocean Soccer Association (MOSA)
TheMonmouth Ocean Soccer Association (MOSA)consists of teams that compete in the Monmouth and Ocean Counties of New Jersey. MOSA is a proud member ofNJ Youth Soccer, and the league operates in accordance with NJYS policies. The goal of MOSAis to present amateur soccer players with opportunities to advance their careers, both on and off the field.Teams participating in MOSA range from the U8 to U18 age bracket.
Morris County Youth Soccer Association (MCYSA)
MCYSAis dedicated to providing its participants with a safe and healthy environment to play soccer. MCYSA is made up of Member Clubs that have an equal voice in providing programs whereKids Come First.MCYSA is 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.
Recreation Member Leagues
3M Soccer League
3M Soccer League was founded in 2002 when East Brunswick Soccer Club and many other clubs saw a 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 (U13-15) 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.
Northern Burlington Recreation Soccer League (NBRSL)
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)
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)
Rockaway Valley Soccer League (RVSL)is a recreational 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)
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 aKids Remember Moments, Not Scoresmentality.
Futsal Member Leagues
Central Jersey Futsal
Central Jersey Futsal provides futsal leagues, tournaments and training in New Jersey. CJ Futsal is dedicated to developing the soccer player in a fun, safe, and affordable environment.
USYS National Competitions
USYS National League Mid Atlantic Conference
The US Youth Soccer Mid Atlantic Conference, Managed by EDP Soccer, is one of the 13 National League Conference, consists of teams primarily from Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The top teams in the Mid Atlantic Conference top tier divisions will earn advancement to the US Youth Soccer Regional Championships (NCS) and automatically qualify for National League Playoffs
Age Groups: 13U-19U Boys and Girls
USYS National League Elite 64
The US Youth Soccer National League Elite 64 competition is the top club-based league format in the National League, offering like-minded elite clubs with a platform to compete in an advanced league setting while focusing on maximizing the experience of the players. Elite 64 league play determines the team’s path into the Elite 64 Playoffs.
Age Groups: 13U-19U Boys and Girls
