New Jersey Youth Soccer partners with MLS Go

New Jersey Youth Soccer is one of two U.S. Youth Soccer state associations that has partnered with the MLS Go youth recreational program to “support access to, participation in, and the growth of soccer for children across the country.”

Through the partnership, New Jersey Youth Soccer along with Cal North Youth Soccer will be able to apply to be MLS Go league operators and receive access to MLS Go programming and resources, including MLS-branded MLS Go uniforms and benefits from their local MLS clubs, which includes the Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls for New Jersey.

“Partnering with Cal North and New Jersey Youth Soccer Associations is a testament to the vision of both organizations and the top-tier resources MLS Go can provide,” said Kyle Albrecht, Vice President of MLS Go. “We look forward to continuing to grow the game at the grassroots level and increase participation and access to soccer through these partnerships and the implementations of the MLS Go Play Fund and MLS Go Playbook.”

The MLS Go Play Fund is an annual financial commitment from MLS to help offset seasonal costs such as equipment and facilities. The Play Fund is designed to ensure as many children as possible can participate in youth recreational soccer programs and advance MLS Go’s objective of removing economic barriers to play. The MLS Go Playbook is a free-to-access coaching resource available via desktop on the MLS Go website and will be made available through the TeamSnap app and in the MOJO app.

“NJ Youth Soccer is aligned with MLS Go’s mission and that is why this relationship is a priority,” Evan Dabby, Executive Director of New Jersey Youth Soccer, said in a news release. “Both NJYS and MLS Go are eager to grow participation at the youth level in an inclusive and affordable manner. We look forward to working together to build our soccer community and cultivate a lifelong passion for the game.”