Travel Team Program

Welcome to the FFA NYC Travel Team Program

Our Travel Team Program is for dedicated young athletes ready to take their soccer skills to the next level. Designed for players ages 8 to 11, this program offers advanced training and competitive matches across New York City.

We have five teams, each with 10-12 players, competing against top teams from all five boroughs. Players will refine their technical and tactical abilities while building teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence. This is our most competitive program, ideal for passionate players committed to excellence.

Our teams

We currently offer five competitive teams based on birth year:

  • U7 (2018): For players born in 2018. Focuses on introducing fundamental skills, fostering a love for the game, and building confidence.

  • U8 (2017): For players born in 2017. Emphasizes foundational skills, teamwork, and basic game strategies.

  • U9 (2016): For players born in 2016. Working on individual growth, team cohesion, and advanced technical training.

  • U10 (2015): Our most senior teams. Two balanced teams - SUPER Team & DREAM Team - for players born in 2015. Preparing for high-level competition with advanced skills, tactical awareness, and strong team dynamics

FALL 2025 TRAINING SCHEDULE

Our Travel Team's Fall season is built around a consistent training schedule focused on player development, combining physical conditioning, technical mastery, and game preparation. Players train in a high-energy environment that promotes growth, discipline, and teamwork.

Start Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
End Date: Saturday, November 23, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Game Days: Weekends (Schedule TBD by CJSL League)

Weekly Training and Location:
• Tuesdays – Team Training – Pier 40 Rooftop Field #1
• Thursdays – Technical & Game Prep – Pier 40 Rooftop Field #2

spring 2026 training SCHEDULE

Our Travel Team follows a structured training schedule designed to enhance players' fitness, technical skills, and game intelligence. This comprehensive schedule ensures players develop strength, agility, technical precision, and tactical awareness in preparation for high-level competition.

Start Date: Tuesday March 10, 2026. 

End Date: Friday June 12, 2026

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Game Days: Weekends (Schedule TBD by CSJL League)

Weekly Training and Location:

  • Tuesdays (Fitness Training) – Chelsea Waterside Park

  • Wednesdays (Technical & Tactical Training) – Gansevoort Peninsula Athletic Field

  • Fridays (Ball Mastery Training) – Pier 40 Rooftop

Developmental Phases

Our coaching approach focuses on the unique needs of each age group. Click below to explore the developmental focus for your child’s team:

  • At this stage, the focus is on fun, discovery, and building foundational skills. Players are introduced to the game in an encouraging and energetic environment.

    • Emphasis on enjoyment and creativity with the ball

    • Development of basic motor and coordination skills

    • Introduction to dribbling, passing, and shooting

    • Small-sided games (3v3 or 4v4) to maximize touches and engagement

    • Social development: teamwork, following instructions, building confidence

  • This phase focuses on strengthening foundational skills and developing more confidence in small-group play.

    • Continued focus on ball control, dribbling, passing, and shooting

    • Introduction to basic positioning and spatial awareness

    • More structured small-sided games (4v4 or 5v5)

    • Encouragement of decision-making and creativity on the ball

    • Social-emotional development and building team habits

  • Players begin to understand basic tactics and teamwork, while further developing technical ability.

    • Refinement of technical skills under pressure

    • Introduction to team shape and transitional play (attack/defense)

    • Small-sided games (6v6 or 7v7) with basic positioning

    • Emphasis on communication, supporting teammates, and game awareness

    • Increased physical coordination and agility work

  • This stage introduces more tactical complexity and prepares players for the transition to full-sided games.

    • Advanced technical skill development (first touch, combination play)

    • Tactical understanding of team play, spacing, and game flow

    • Larger team formats (7v7 or 9v9) with defined roles and responsibilities

    • Emphasis on fitness, focus, discipline, and game intelligence

    • Development of leadership, responsibility, and team identity

Upcoming Tryouts

TBA

  • 2015 SUPER Team: 0 Spots Available

  • 2015 DREAM Team: 0 Spots Available

  • 2016 Team: 0 Spot Available

  • 2017 Team: 0 Spots Available

  • 2018: 4 Spots Available

If no spots are currently available, you can join our waiting list to train with us and be ready for future opportunities.

Discover our official rosters

Meet the dedicated athletes representing FFA NYC in our competitive travel program. Our official team roster showcases the players who have earned their spots through skill, commitment, and passion for the game. These teams compete at the highest level, traveling across the five boroughs to face top competition. Explore our roster and support the future stars of FFA NYC!

Winter 2024-2025 Season Overview

Winter Season (U9 - U12)

Start Date: December 4th, 2024.

End Date: February 28th, 2025.

  • Practice: Fridays (U9/U10), Wednesdays (U11/U12)

  • Location: Chelsea Piers (U9/U10), Pier 40 (U11/U12)

  • Games: Saturdays (U9/U10) and Sundays (U11/U12) at Chelsea Piers

  • Exceptions: No practice on December 25th, 27th, and January 1st, 3rd

Required Gear: Indoor soccer shoes and a low-bounce soccer ball

TRAIN - EDUCATE - INSPIRE

It’s in Unity, we find Strength.
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