PICKUP SOCCER NYC was started in Fall 2006 by a group of disheartened individuals, tired of playing in games with leagues and teams that took the sport WAY too seriously..... so seriously in fact that it took the fun out of the game for us and playing “for sport,” NOT just to win. We wanted to play informally when we wanted for fun. We also could not find pickup games in Manhattan. As a result we started this group. Our games are informal and recreational with an emphasis on NON-competitive play and open to all.

PICKUP SOCCER NYC is an organized, co-ed recreational group that holds open soccer games year-round (Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer seasons) several days a week at playing fields across Manhattan. All games are held on full-sized grass/turf playing fields with anywhere from 12-30 players per given game. Attendance is optional once you sign up and you can attend as few or as many games as you wish. Members of this group love soccer - all come together around a common love of the sport, no matter the skill level.

The group is composed of players of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities. Players must be 18 years or older. We are not a league and do not compete against one another, nor do we use refs or officials. We moderate games ourselves making our own calls. We do not keep score. The group is open to all skill levels and our membership encompasses a mix of playing experience and abilities - from beginner, to collegiate to former pro…

If you have questions regarding the group or membership please contact us at: info@pickupsoccerNYC.org.

Thanks for your interest! We hope to see you out there!

PICKUP SOCCER NYC