The Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL) is one of the oldest youth soccer leagues in the United States, founded in 1933. CJSL is affiliated with ENYYSA (Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association) and US Youth Soccer, and serves clubs throughout New York City and surrounding areas.

CJSL provides elite travel, developmental, and girls-only competition pathways, with a strong emphasis on competitive balance, player development, referee respect, and administrative compliance.

CJSL Elite Travel League

• Age Groups: U8–U19

• Fall and Spring seasons

• Standings-based league play

• Referees assigned for all matches

• Team Fee:$275 per team, per season

https://www.cjslsoccer.com/competitions/cjsl

CJSL 4v4 Developmental League

• Boys & Girls

• Age Groups: U7–U8

• Grassroots 4v4 format

• No standings or scores recorded

• Referees assigned for all play dates

• Team Fee:$125 per team, per season

https://www.cjslsoccer.com/competitions/cjsl-4v4

Girls City League - CJSL in partnership with EDP

• Girls Age Groups: U9–U13

• Reduced travel, competitive divisions

• Match formats:

  • U9–U10: 7v7

  • U11–U12: 9v9

  • U13: 9v9 or 11v11

• Team Fee:$905 per team (full season)

https://www.cjslsoccer.com/competitions/girls-city

New York Winter Tournament - in Partnership with Juventus Soccer Academy

• Weekend Games from Mid-December through early March

• Outdoor matches, weather permitting, played primarily at Randall’s Island, Queens, and Brooklyn (clubs may offer to host at their home field)

• Official referees assigned

• Age Groups: Boys U9–U17 | Girls U10–U15

• Team Fee: $300 per team

https://www.cjslsoccer.com/competitions/new-york-winter-tournament

CJSL operates on a seasonal basis, offering Fall, Spring, D-League (4v4), and Winter playing opportunities throughout the year.

CJSL Elite Travel & Girls City League

Fall Season

• Runs from September through mid-December

• Teams typically play 8–10 league games

• Matches are scheduled primarily on weekends

Spring Season

• Runs from late March through early June

• Teams typically play 8–10 league games

• Matches are scheduled primarily on weekends

Game totals may vary slightly by age group, division, field availability, and weather-related rescheduling.

CJSL D-League / 4v4 Developmental Program

• Designed for U7–U8 boys and girls

• Consists of 4 play-day events

• Play days are spread out over approximately 3 months

• Set event dates rather than weekly matches

• No standings or scores recorded

CJSL Winter Season

• Runs from mid-December through early March

• Offered as a winter outdoor competition option

• Supported in partnership with Juventus Soccer Academy

• Schedules and game counts vary by program and age group

CJSL schedules are structured to support player development, consistent competition, and seasonal field availability across all programs.

Player Registration Fees

• $26 per player – CJSL / ENYYSA / US Youth Soccer carding & insurance

• $10 per player – Recreational / developmental carding (when applicable)

Players must be registered and carded in the correct CJSL carding event in GotSport before participating in any match.

Coach Registration & Compliance Requirements

• There is no fee to add or register coaches in GotSport

• Coaches must complete the following four required compliance items (fees may apply through providers):

  • Background Check

  • SafeSport Training

  • CDC Heads Up Concussion Training

  • Minimum U.S. Soccer Grassroots Coaching License

Non-compliant coaches will not be approved and will not appear on match-day rosters.

Referees are assigned for all CJSL matches.

Match formats:

• 7v7 & 9v9: 1 referee

• 11v11: 3-person referee crew

Official referee fee schedules must be followed:

• [Click Here] Referee Fees

• Each team is responsible for half of the referee fee

• Referees are paid on match day

• Failure to pay referees will result in a forfeit, fines and disciplinary action

Clubs must ensure:

• Printed official match-day roster (2 Hard Copies) 1 to be given to the Referee and the other to the Opponent prior to the start of the match. No Digital Rosters allowed.

• Only properly registered and approved players and coaches that are on the roster can be on the sideline. No Handwritten players allowed.

• Referee fees ready for payment

All matches must follow CJSL Standards of Play, which cover:

• Field dimensions

• Playing time

• Goal size

• Ball size

• Match format by age group

Required references:

• Game Guidelines:
  [Click Here]

• Standards of Play:
  [Click Here]

Failure to comply will result in forfeits and/or fines.

• League approval required

• Opponent agreement required

• Requests must be submitted using the official form at least 7 days prior the match to avoid fees being assesed.

• Late or unapproved requests result in fees and referee payment responsibility

Game Change Policy:
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Game Change Request Form:
[Click Here]

• CJSL Rules & Regulations:
  [Click Here]
  

• CJSL Bylaws:
  [Click Here]
  

• Referee Resources:
  [Click Here]

• CJSL GotSport Player Registration Guide for Club Administrators.
  [Click Here]
  

• GotSport Support Page
  [Click Here]
  

Primary Contacts

• League Director: DimitrieD@cjslsoccer.com

• Director of Club Development: RonR@cjslsoccer.com

CJSL Office
📧 office@cjslsoccer.com