5 Spring Soccer Leagues You Can Join To Manage Your Love/Hate Relationship With NYC

Living in New York isn't always easy, but the good news is that no matter your mood, NYC Footy has leagues to help ease the burden. So, where should you play when you're feeling a certain kind of way?

Here are the leagues that will put a spark back into your heart when that love letter to NYC you've been writing is lost for words.

1. When the “You’re not from NYC” crowd invade your neighborhood

Prospect Park’s Parade Grounds is the place to head when you need an escape

Join: Sundays P2/P3 11v11 at Prospect Park’s Parade Grounds

It’s not just Santacon and St. Patrick’s Day that attracts unruly visitors to NYC. That’s why if you live in a neighborhood that feels prone to tourist invasions every weekend, finding that spot in NYC where you can breathe easy is key to sticking around the city for the long term. If you really resonate with what we just said, our 11v11 late Sunday afternoon league in Prospect Park is the relief you need. Not only will you be able to make new friends who understand your pain, but you have all of Prospect Park to wander for a pre-game decompression session that other leagues just can’t match.

2. When You Hear Your Favorite Bodega/Restaurant/Bar is Closing

Brooklyn Bridge Park is the home of NYC’s first singles only league.

Join: Brooklyn Bridge Park's 7v7 Singles League (If You're Single)
When you know a place you love is leaving you, it hurts. Ease the pain by signing up for our first Singles League at Brooklyn Bridge Park. The skyline view of Manhattan will help you realize that change doesn't have to impact your big picture, and you'll be joining a league whose primary purpose is to help people discover new places together.

3. When You See "Weekend Service Changes" listed at your station.

Roosevelt Island’s Jack McManus Field: a place our players jump for joy.

Join: Sundays P3/P4 on Roosevelt Island

When the MTA puts a wrinkle in your weekend plans, hop on a bike and head right to Roosevelt Island. Our late afternoon into early evening start time on Sundays means you’ll have plenty of time to take in the sights beforehand and afterward for a post-game drink too.

4. When You Want to Scope Out Life in the Scenic Suburbs

Warwick’s Hudson Sports Complex is hosting NYC Footy’s Fuchs Fest on April 12.

Join: Sundays 7v7 P3 & P4 leagues in Warwick, NY

If you haven't thought about it, you know someone who has. Moving to the suburbs is either the best or worst thing you can do after living in the city, so if you're going to entertain this idea, make sure the town you're considering respects itself enough to have a decent soccer pitch. Hudson Sports Complex in Warwick, NY is owned by former Premier League player Christian Fuchs and will host the Fuchs Fest tournament on April 12th in addition to our Sunday leagues.

5. That Moment You Realize It's New York or Nowhere

East River Park’s 6th Street Field is our pick for the place to take it all in.

Join: East River Park's 9v9 on Saturdays

Picking a field to close out your "I love NY" love story doesn't have to be tricky. To be honest, plenty of parks in the NYC Footy portfolio provide the perfect end scene before that cut to the credits

However, if you want the best spot to take it all in, head straight to East 6th Street Field at East River Park. Our Saturday league from 6 pm to 7:30  pm is the perfect time to take in the shift change from day to night, and with NYC's best bridges, along with Brooklyn and Queens in sight, it's the unsung hero of local landing spots that remind you there's no place else you'd rather be living.