From LIJSL to American Soccer Club: Soccer's Future on Long Island
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From LIJSL to American Soccer Club: Soccer's Future on Long Island
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Soccer lifers John Fitzgerald and Ronan Weissman share their journey from coaching youth teams to leading Long Island's soccer development, while discussing how the American Soccer Club NY is creating new pathways for talented players.
• LIJSL remains one of America's largest youth soccer leagues with 50,000+ registered players and about 100 community clubs
• The league is reviving its annual convention and the historic Liberty Cup tournament for its upcoming 60th anniversary
• Modern soccer development faces challenges with numerous competing leagues creating confusing pathways for players and families
• American Soccer Club NY demonstrates its commitment to youth development by signing 16-year-old Dylan Lopez from Ronkonkoma
• The club aims to rebuild Long Island as soccer's epicenter by developing pathways for local talent to reach professional and international levels
• Fighting Tomcats are making a playoff push with their final regular season games approaching
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