EMSC, USC and AFC enter Collaboration. For The 2023/2024 Boys

ECNL & ECRL Season

 Leadership from East Meadow SC, Uruguayan Soccer Academy, and Atletico FC New York announce a strategic partnership of three of the top soccer programs on Long Island, New York. Uruguayan Soccer Academy and Atletico FC New York will affiliate and collaborate with East Meadow Soccer Club to form Boys Elite Clubs National League Regional League teams. The combined resources and coaching staff from all organizations will expect to continue to provide a proven player-first development pathway for boys’ soccer on Long Island. This partnership will provide a structure and training model that will allow all players the true opportunity to develop under the highest standards in youth soccer in Long Island. All players from each club will have the opportunity to compete at the highest levels of boys’ soccer within the state, region, and country through the ECNL and ECNL Regional League platform. Anthony Maltez, East Meadow SC ECNL Boy’s Technical Director said, “On behalf of East Meadow SC Board of Directors, families, coaches, and players we look forward to welcoming the players, families & coaches of Uruguayan Soccer Academy and Atletico FC New York to the EMSC Family. With this collaboration, we can create an environment that promotes teamwork, unity, and collective achievements. At EMSC, we recognize collaboration embraces all aspects of the organizations, including coaches, staff members, administrators, families, and more importantly our players. By working together with USC and AFC, we will create a stronger organization all together. By embracing teamwork, communication, and our shared goals, we will build a program in our ECNL and Regional League Teams, that will excel both on and off the field. Together we will achieve greatness and create lasting memories for our players, staff and all communities. Oscar Silveira, Uruguayan Soccer Academy’s President & Director of Coaching said, “Soccer, for me, is both a teacher and mentor. The lessons that I have learned in life I have applied to the soccer field and the lessons I have learned on the soccer field have been equally beneficial to my life. My desire as a youth instructor has always been and will always be to mentor the children in the pursuit of their ultimate goals. The soccer landscape has and continues to change, seemingly on an annual basis. Despite all of this change in core values, the most important factors remain consistent. This program and its objectives represents an amazing opportunity to work in an environment where my core values are perfectly matched to the mission statement of this program.” Kurt Kelley, Atletico FC New York’s Owner & Director of Coaching say’s, “Through the years, the soccer landscape has changed practically on a yearly basis. What has not changed is my desire to develop players and put them on a path where they can achieve their goals. Although I have worked with other organizations and been approached by others; this collaboration is different as it is driven by a desire to do what is beneficial for the player and not for the business of a soccer club. Looking forward to this upcoming season.” Overall, this collaboration is the cornerstone of our success. By embracing teamwork, open communication, shared goals, and an inclusive culture, we can build for all clubs that excel both on and off the field.