News & Updates
CJSL Calls Mandatory Meeting to Review Zero Tolerance Policy
The CJSL is taking proactive steps to address a rise in misconduct and referee abuse by calling a mandatory meeting for all clubs to reinforce the league’s Zero Tolerance Policy before U14 and older divisions begin play.
CJSL and Juventus Academy New York Unite Again for the 2025-2026 New York Winter Tournament
The New York Winter Tournament returns this December, as CJSL and Juventus Academy New York team up once again to deliver the city’s premier all-outdoor winter soccer competition—bigger, better, and more competitive than ever.
2025 NYC Cosmopolitan Boys Winter Showcase Open for Registration
The 2025 NYC Cosmopolitan Boys Winter Showcase is where New York City’s top youth players earn their shot at college recruitment, scholarships, and the next step in their soccer journey.
CJSL Official Announcement: Age Group Formation Cycle Change for 2026–27 Season
The Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL) will align with the new USYS August 1–July 31 school-year player formation cycle beginning with the 2026–27 season, ensuring New York City’s players and clubs remain fully connected to the top national and international pathways in youth soccer.
All-Clubs Webinar Prepares Coaches, Managers, and Administrators for the Season
The CJSL All-Clubs Webinar gave coaches, managers, and administrators the tools and best practices they need in GotSport to ensure a smooth, compliant, and successful season.
Keep Our Players Safe: Immediate Action Required on ENYYSA Compliance
CJSL is calling on all clubs to immediately update and complete ENYYSA compliance requirements to ensure a safe playing environment and keep teams in good standing.
CJSL Partners with Knights FC to Launch Intramural Beginner Soccer
CJSL and Knights FC team up to launch a new intramural program for ages 4–7—an exciting first step in the league’s player development pathway.
In Memory of Claudio Bulian
It is with profound sadness that the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL) announces the passing of Claudio Bulian, a devoted servant of our league and the New York City soccer community.
Youth Soccer Players Urged to Share Their Experiences in Groundbreaking State of Soccer Survey
Discover how the Aspen Institute’s Project Play is giving youth soccer players in NYC and Northern NJ a voice to shape the future of the game through a groundbreaking new survey.
CJSL Fall Season Club Meeting Recap: U8–U19 Elite Travel & U9–U12 Girls City
CJSL leadership set the stage for a smooth and competitive Fall 2024 season in the U8–U19 Elite Travel and U9–U12 Girls City divisions with clear game-day standards, safety requirements, and registration guidance.
Join the CJSL WhatsApp Group for Coaches and Club Administrators
New communication tool streamlines updates, reminders, and inter-club collaboration
CJSL and NYCFC Team Up to Offer Coaches Clinic in Queens
CJSL coaches are invited to a special NYCFC clinic on August 13 in Queens, offering hands-on insight into the City Play Model as part of the league’s continued coaching development efforts.
ODP Tryouts Are Here. Time for NYC Players to Step Up
CJSL encourages all eligible players to take part in the Olympic Development Program (ODP) tryouts at Queens College on August 23
Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League Announces Launch of Men’s Team Debuting in CSL
The CJSL launches its first men’s team, the New York Cosmopolitans, to create a competitive post-youth pathway for NYC players who aren’t pursuing college soccer.
Why Every Player Account Must Include a Valid Parent or Guardian Email
Why every CJSL minor player account must include a valid parent or guardian email to ensure compliance, safety, and proper communication across all league programs.
CJSL Fall 2025 Coaching Education Across New York City
CJSL is hosting a series of U.S. Soccer Grassroots Coaching Courses across NYC this fall to support coach education, compliance, and player development across the league.
CJSL Gives Clubs a Competitive Edge GotSport App Access
CJSL is giving clubs a game-changing opportunity to simplify team management and communication with complimentary access to the GotSport Team App—available this season to a limited number of clubs on a first-come, first-served basis for CJSL league teams.
NYC Talent Shines at CJSL x SportsMate360 European Soccer Tryouts
Top talent from CJSL and MLS Next competed in the CJSL x SportsMate360 European Tryouts, with several players now being considered for scholarship training opportunities in Poland.
CJSL 2025/2026 Player Registration: What Every Club Needs to Know
Get ready for the 2025/2026 season with CJSL’s complete guide to player registration, roster rules, and league compliance—covering everything you need to know across CJSL, EDP, NEAL, RAL, and NAL.
SportsMate360 and Stomil Olsztyn to Deliver European Pathways for NYC Players
CJSL teams up with SportsMate360 and Polish club Stomil Olsztyn S.A. to offer NYC players a real shot at European soccer success through elite tryouts this July.