7 Fall Season Soccer Superlatives
Not sure where to play now that summer leagues have ended? We're celebrating NYC Footy's fall leagues and pitches with our very own back to school inspired superlatives:
1. The Pitch Most Likely to Turn You Into a Naturalist
Van Cortlandt Park
Want to get out of the city without renting a car? Take the 1 train to the end of the line to Van Cortlandt Park on a Sunday and marvel at what awaits inside NYC's third largest park: the Van Cortlandt Park golf course, the Old Putnam Trail and The Van Cortlandt House Museum are just few ways you can take advantage of this quiet oasis.
2. The League Most Likely to Make You Fall in Love with NYC
Friday Night at Pier 40 Rooftop
The cool breeze coming off the Hudson, the skyline in the background, and the beautiful walk to the pitch through Hudson River Park make Pier 40 a destination at any hour of the day. We're particularly fond of our late night Vampire League here since New York at night is a world we can't live without.
3. The Pitch Most Likely to Make You Fall in Love with the Grind of NYC
Sara Roosevelt Park - Canal St.
This city is filled with people that have places to go and not enough time to take the long way, which means you may see a shopping cart cross midfield from time to time but just roll with it. Sara Roosevelt Park is the people's champ when it comes to our pitch portfolio and you'd be hard pressed to find a field that more accurately represents the hustle better than this LES fixture.
4. The Most Likely To Go Pro If You Play On This Pitch
Gaelic Park (Video)
Gaelic Park is the home of the Manhattan College Jaspers. Named after Brother Jasper who served as the school's first athletic director and baseball coach, his hard work in shaping the college's sports identity (as well as glee club, orchestraliterary club, has now led to this awesome pitch you can now play on with NYC Footy.
5. The League Most Likely To Change the World
Mondays | Crown Heights (Socceroof) | 6v6 Coed (Flip League) | P4
Social change through soccer is a core value here at NYC Footy which is why our FLIP league at Socceroof Crown Heights this fall is the easy answer to this one. We are breaking traditional concepts of what a mixed gender team make up must be, so if you want to be part of a movement this is the league to step right into.
6. Most Artistic
Jacob Schiff Park
Jacob Schiff Park is the home of murals for Pieces for Peace and The Audubon Mural Project, so playing here will undoubtedly unleash your creativity as you paint your very own version of the beautiful game both on and off the pitch.
7. Best Couple
Thomas Jefferson Park and Marx Bros. Playground
What happens when you pair the third president of the United States with the Marx Brothers comedy troupe? While the correct answer to that would be one of hell of a live talk show, we love this Upper East Side pitch pairing as one of the best ways to branch out in an uptown neighborhood.
Want more soccer superlatives? We'll be bringing these back every season to help you decide your future.