New Jersey Youth Soccer
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.
Young Olympians
You can help build the next generation of players, coaches, and programs that expand access to the beautiful game. Your support today will create the equity and access we celebrate tomorrow.
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
Wayne and Carol Cordiner Honored with NJYS Distinguished Service Awards
News NJ Youth Soccer is proud to honor Wayne and Carol Cordiner with Distinguished Service Awards. Read MoreNJ Youth Soccer Launches Integrated Training Platform with Stack Sports and etrainu
News New Jersey Youth Soccer has teamed up with Stack Sports, etrainu and US Youth Soccer to launch a new integrated training platform on Sports Connect. Read MoreNJYS State Cups Eclipse 1,000 Teams for Fourth Consecutive Year
News Play has officially commenced for the NJYS Spring State Cup competitions, featuring single elimination play for 15U-19U teams. Read MoreNJ Youth Soccer Extends Partnership with YouthSoccer101
News New Jersey Youth Soccer officially announced that the state association has extended its partnership with YouthSoccer101. Read MoreYouth Competitions Collaborate on The Yellow Wristband Initiative
News To draw attention and help put a stop to misconduct towards referees, NJYS is introducing The Yellow Wristband Initiative for minor referees. Read MoreFeniger, Harasek Honored As Brett Fenster Memorial Scholarship Recipients
News NJ Youth Soccer is proud to recognize Natalie Feniger and Brian Harasek as recipients of this year’s Brett Fenster Memorial Scholarship. Read MoreSHOP NJYS GEAR
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USYS University
USYS has partnered with etrainu to provide a range of educational resources for members.