CJSL Announces Columbus Cup Partnership with Brooklyn Italians
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League and Brooklyn Italians Soccer Club Announce Partnership for the Columbus Cup
Collaboration between long-standing trusted organizations to benefit youth soccer clubs across the region
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — September 16, 2026 — The Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL) and Brooklyn Italians Soccer Club (BISC) today announced a new partnership centered on the Columbus Cup, BISC's annual youth soccer tournament held each October. The agreement establishes the Columbus Cup as a CJSL-approved event and lays the groundwork for expanded collaboration between the two organizations in the years ahead.
Under the agreement, CJSL will promote the Columbus Cup to its membership throughout the year through dedicated email communications, social media campaigns, and Instagram features, while BISC will provide CJSL with access to its resources throughout South Brooklyn for the CJSL Winter Showcase as well as coaching education courses. The Columbus Cup will also be listed on the CJSL website as an approved and partner event, with CJSL branding available to BISC for tournament marketing materials.
“This partnership reflects what our league is all about — creating more opportunities for our clubs to compete, develop, and grow the game together,” said Ron Restrepo, Executive Director of the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League. “The Columbus Cup has long been one of the premier tournaments in the region, and we're proud to stand behind it as an approved CJSL event. We look forward to seeing our member clubs take the field this October.”
“Brooklyn Italians is proud to partner with the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League, an organization that has played an important role in the growth of soccer in New York City. The Columbus Cup is a special event for the Brooklyn Italians, bringing together teams and families from across New York City and beyond for a weekend of competition, community, and a shared love of the game. Our Board is excited to partner with CJSL to continue growing this historic tournament and create an even bigger platform for clubs and players to compete, connect, and celebrate soccer and community here in Brooklyn.”
— Board of Directors, Brooklyn Italians Soccer Club
The Columbus Cup regularly draws more than 100 teams from across the New York City area and beyond, including clubs traveling from other states and Canada. This year's tournament will take place in October, with registration open now to clubs throughout the region.
Both organizations noted that this agreement marks the beginning of a broader working relationship.
About the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL)
The Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League supports youth soccer clubs across the region, providing member clubs with competitive play opportunities, league organization, and community programming.
About Brooklyn Italians Soccer Club (BISC)
Founded in 1949, the Brooklyn Italians Soccer Club has proudly served the community for 77 years, building on its rich soccer tradition while developing exceptional players, fostering an inclusive and competitive soccer culture, and shaping young athletes into future community leaders.
