Club Soccer

Mission Statement

Niskayuna Soccer Club (NSC) is committed to providing its players and families with a positive soccer experience at an affordable cost, emphasizing the technical and tactical development of each player while also promoting the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and community.

NSC is a non-profit organization that is a member of the Capital District Youth Soccer League (CDYSL) of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) and Elite Development Program (EDP). NSC is committed to providing its players and families a positive soccer experience at an affordable cost. NSC emphasizes the technical and tactical development of each player, while focusing on teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Niskayuna Soccer Club bylaws

Club Teams

NSC Club Teams are part of a competitive program where players compete against teams in regional leagues, both CDYSL and EDP. These teams require regular travel for games—sometimes across a county or state—and involve multiple weekly practices, weekend matches, and tournaments. Travel teams expect a higher level of commitment from players and families.

NSC forms all of its teams based upon a competitive selection process at annual tryouts held in June. While roster adjustments may be made over the course of a season, rosters are generally locked by late summer. In the event a player demonstrates the ability to compete at a higher level during the course of a season, the player may be afforded opportunities to “play up” to a higher level team or age level, at the discretion of the Club and its coaches.

Select Teams

Since 2024, NSC has offered the Select program for an elevated level of competition.

What We Offer – A Positive Soccer Experience

Considerable practice time
Talented and dedicated coaches
Outstanding fields and facilities
Niskayuna Soccer Classic outdoor tournament
Community-based atmosphere supported by volunteers
Compared to other clubs, a very affordable cost

Age Groups

Age groups are determined by date of birth.

2026-2027 season
U8 (August 1, 2018-July 31, 2020) 4v4
U10 (August 1, 2016-July 31, 2018) 7v7
U12 (August 1, 2014-July 31, 2016) 9v9
U14 (August 1, 2012-July 31, 2014) 11v11
U16 (August 1, 2010-July 31, 2012) 11v11
U18 (August 1, 2008-July 31, 2010) 11v11

Calendar At-A-Glance

Competitive/travel soccer operates on a fall to spring calendar and is a higher level of commitment than a recreation soccer program. The following provides a general overview of the seasons and what is to be expected.

June: Sign-up opens for tryout/assessment days for the upcoming travel season. There is no fee for tryouts.

July: Season Registration opens. To improve the likelihood of not being wait-listed, it is recommended to register as soon as possible.

September – October: NSC players are often involved in school soccer or the town’s fall recreational soccer program. Some NSC teams may begin practicing and may elect to participate in Fall League play. 1 regular practice & 1 training academy session per week (for U8-U12 teams).

November – April: Indoor practices (twice a week with the second practice being a skills-based academy training). Teams individually elect to participate in indoor leagues (e.g. Afrims) and occasionally tournaments. Indoor leagues usually involve 1-2 games on a weekend.

April – June: Outdoor practices, twice a week, along with eight-to-ten (8-10) games as part of the CDYSL. Home games are held at the Niskayuna Soccer Park on Zenner Road and away games are typically no farther than Saratoga or Bethlehem. Each team decides to attend local outdoor tournaments in addition to the Niskayuna Soccer Classic annual tournament held every June. Some older teams may participate in tournaments as far as Pennsylvania, the New England area, and Canada.

What the NSC Asks From Players & Families

Commit to as many practices and games as possible
Fulfill your volunteering requirements for the Niskayuna Soccer Classic
Volunteer for the NSC in other ways
Pay all NSC Registration and Team Fees by the requested deadlines
Follow the CDYSL Code of Conduct policy