Frequently Asked Questions
MLS NEXT FAQs
You must apply or be invited. There are no tryouts for MLS NEXT teams.
LISC will initially have two boys’ clubs – U13 and U14 – competing in MLS NEXT. These teams will begin play in the Fall of 2024 (2024-25 season).
The Long Island SC / MLS NEXT program is a year-round program that includes scheduled breaks around public school calendars, holidays, developmental soccer breaks and end of the season play. A full yearly schedule is supplied by the club after rosters are formed. Yearly plans serve as guidelines and may be adjusted throughout the year.
The MLS NEXT program plans for a player pool of up to 35 players in each age group. The player pool will have access to league play with MLS NEXT and USYS National League.
Players who are not rostered for MLS NEXT matches will get quality matches through USYS National League play.
Information on tuition & fees for the upcoming 2024-2025 season will be provided in the coming weeks. LISC is unique in that we provide open pricing and transparency with the financial commitment required to participate with the club. Families are provided with a specific team plan, information and pricing along with their official invitation to join the club. There are no “hidden” fees.
The tuition payment schedule will be outlined along with the tuition fees in your club information packet. Families may pay in full or register for the installment plan/payment schedule. These are not monthly fees. Installment plans are provided to alleviate fewer/higher payments.
Long Island Soccer Club is committed to ensuring that all potential players have the opportunity to receive the benefits of participation regardless of economic status. The LISC registration process includes an option to apply for an LISC Scholarship/Financial Aid. Applications are then submitted along with the necessary financial documentation and reviewed by the LISC Scholarship Committee.
Uniforms are ordered through Soccer.com. The uniform kit includes:
- Two game jerseys
- 1 game short
- 2 game socks
- Practice Kit: shorts, numbered jersey, socks
- Warm up Top & Pants
Uniform costs range between $300 and $375. Uniforms run on a two-year cycle and are not included in the program fees. Returning players may wear the same kit from the previous fall or spring season within the same two-year cycle. New players will receive an email once rosters are formed with instructions regarding the uniform ordering process.
Long Island SC has multiple locations across both Nassau and Suffolk County. We will plan MLS NEXT training sessions and game day locations to accommodate our membership as best as possible. Access to top facilities in both Nassau and Suffolk County ensures the MLS NEXT platform is available for Long Island’s top-level players.
Long Island SC boasts access to the top facilities in the region. MLS NEXT teams will train and play at the most pristine fields on Long Island.
- Hofstra University
- Bethpage State Park – Polo Field
- Suffolk Community College, Grant Campus
Long Island SC will be hosting multiple Talent Identification Centers across Long Island. Interested players can submit a MLS NEXT Application form at www.longislandsc.com. From there, applications will be reviewed and invited to the “invitation-only” Talent ID events.
*The above program descriptions and details are intended to give membership examples and guidelines of program expectations. Program details are subject to change at the discretion of LISC Directors.
Girls Academy (GA) FAQs
The Girls Academy is the leading youth development platform for the best female soccer players in the United States. The GA is the only national youth soccer platform that represents the collective vision of member clubs and actively engages the voice of the players to take real ownership of the league. The Girls Academy embraces the desire of club members and players to maintain an unrivaled standard of excellence in coaching, competition, and regional and national showcase events throughout the year.
Since its introduction in 2020, the Girls Academy has focused on intentional growth and strategic development. Membership for the 2024-2025 season includes over 110 member clubs with teams in the U13-U19 age groups. The member clubs are split into eleven conferences that make up the national footprint. League play begins in August and culminates with the playoffs and national finals events in June and July. Additionally, qualifying teams compete in a separate, aspirational platform created to add additional quality competition for the most competitive clubs in the GA.
LISC has its U13-U19 and Pre-Academy U12 top teams competing in the Girls Academy. League play begins in the Fall and runs to early June.
The Long Island SC Girls Academy program is a year-round program that includes scheduled breaks around public school calendars, holidays, developmental soccer breaks and end of the season play. LISC U12-U14 teams participate in both fall and spring league play, while the U15-U19 teams participate in a “high school friendly” calendar year beginning its competitions in late fall.
A full yearly schedule is supplied by the club after rosters are formed. Yearly plans serve as guidelines and may be adjusted throughout the year.
The Girls Academy program includes an Academy team with a roster of approximately 18-22 players, depending on age and yearly calendar. The U12 Pre-Academy team includes a larger pool of players that will have the opportunity to play both 9v9 and 11v11 formatted league games.
The club’s U13-U19 Academy II teams consist of a similar roster size and compete in the National Academy League, a platform that mirrors the high standards and competition of the GA platform. Academy II team players have accessibility to train and play with GA teams throughout the year based on development, merit, and program needs. With a strong emphasis on player development, players will move between the two program rosters at the discretion of LISC Directors and coaching staff.
The Girls Academy program requires travel from New Hampshire to New Jersey for league matches in the Northeast Conference. There are typically one to two longer away matches per month during league play (3+ hours).
The Club plans to participate in all Girls Academy events which may require travel outside of the Northeast region. We will also participate in nationally ranked events and invite only showcases.
Tuition Fees for the upcoming 2024-2025 season will be provided in the coming weeks. LISC is unique in that we provide open pricing and transparency with the financial commitment required to participate with the club. Families are provided with a specific team plan, information, and pricing along with their official invitation to join the club. There are no “hidden” fees.
The tuition payment schedule will be outlined along with the tuition fees in your club information packet. Families may pay in full or register for the installment plan/payment schedule. These are not monthly fees. Installment plans are provided to alleviate fewer/higher payments.
Long Island Soccer Club is committed to ensuring that all potential players have the opportunity to receive the benefits of participation regardless of economic status. The LISC registration process includes an option to apply for an LISC Scholarship/Financial Aid. Applications are then submitted along with the necessary financial documentation and reviewed by the LISC Scholarship Committee.
Uniforms are ordered through Soccer.com. The uniform kit includes:
- Two game jerseys
- 1 game short
- 2 game socks
- Practice Kit: shorts, numbered jersey, socks
- Warm up Top & Pants
Uniform costs range between $300 and $375. Uniforms run on a two-year cycle and are not included in the program fees. Returning players may wear the same kit from the previous fall or spring season within the same two-year cycle. New players will receive an email once rosters are formed with instructions regarding the uniform ordering process.
Long Island SC has multiple locations across both Nassau and Suffolk County. We will plan Girls Academy training sessions and game day locations to accommodate our membership as best as possible. Access to top facilities in both Nassau and Suffolk County ensures the Girls Academy platform is available for Long Island’s top-level players.
Long Island SC boasts access to the top facilities in the region. Girls Academy teams will train and play at the most pristine fields on Long Island.
- Hofstra University
- Bethpage State Park – Polo Field
- Suffolk Community College, Grant Campus
Club FAQs
Nassau County based teams’ practices are scheduled between Hofstra University and Mitchel Athletic Complex. Additional facilities utilized on a seasonal basis including Adelphi University, Bethpage State Park, Cantiague Park, and Cedar Creek Park.
Suffolk County based teams practice at Suffolk County Community College Grant Campus located in Brentwood providing both indoor and outdoor training facilities. Additional facilities utilized on a seasonal basis for practice and game play.
The Long Island Soccer Club will be hosting tryouts for Boys and Girls ages U9 to U19 (2015-2006) at Suffolk County Community College. A full schedule of tryout dates and times can be found at: www.longislandsc.com/tryouts
Tuition Fees for the upcoming 2024-2025 season will be provided at tryouts. LISC is unique in that we provide open pricing and transparency with the financial commitment required to participate with the club. Families are provided with a specific team plan, information, and pricing along with their official invitation to join the club. There are no “hidden” fees.
Tryout FAQs
- Arrival: Players will need to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the scheduled time to complete check-in and receive a tryout number.
- Check-In: LISC will be using Playmetrics™ for tryout evaluations and player check-in.
- Headshot Photo: We encourage you to update your Playmetrics™ profile with a photo to provide further identification for evaluation purposes. Click here to update your player profile picture.
- Tryout Number: Each player will be issued a preassigned Tryout Number. The number should be pinned to the back of your shirt. You will keep this tryout number for the entirety of the tryout process and need to bring it back each tryout session.
- Attendance: We recommend attending as many of the open tryout sessions as possible in order for the coaching staff to provide multiple and balanced evaluations. However, you need only attend (1) tryout to be considered for a roster spot. If you are unable to attend a tryout session, feel free to send an email notification.
The tryout process is an opportunity for players to be evaluated by different coaches from across the club for acceptance into a LISC program. Please note that coaches will be utilizing phones and tablets for on-field evaluations. This will ensure an efficient and accurate evaluation process for each participant.
The timeline for 2024-2025 roster invitations will be outlined by the LISC Directors during the tryouts. More information such as 2024-2025 tuition, format, season plans will be shared during the tryout process in the form of FAQ documents and LISC Directors addressing parents and players at tryout sessions.
In Playmetrics you can have one Playmetrics account associated with multiple Clubs (Ex. a Player Contact for two different Clubs). Easy fix, just create a new player profile for you child. https://help.playmetrics.com/hc/en-us/articles/4406915530135-Registering-for-a-Second-Club-As-a-Parent
To register for the additional Clubs, please follow the directions below:
- Sign in to your Playmetrics account.
- Do NOT Click on your existing player profile, you need to create a new one.
To register for the additional Clubs, please follow the directions below:
- Follow the registration link from the new club’s website.
- You will see a screen that will say “You are currently logged in as.” Click “Continue”. This will grant your Playmetrics account access to the second Club.
- Add your Player(s) and click “Finish”.
If your account is associated with multiple Clubs, you will need to switch between roles to access each Club. Follow this link for details.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact info@longislandsc.com. An LISC administrator can assist. If you have questions regarding tryout decisions and program details you can direct to a Head Coach and/or our Club Directors:
Boys Director: Richard Nuttall | richard.nuttall@longislandsc.com
Girls Director: Pamela Lumpe | pamela.lumpe@longislandsc.com
