TL;DR: Westchester and the Hudson Valley have 50+ club soccer programs spread across six counties, with competition organized through WYSL, HVYSL, and several national leagues. FC Westchester (Purchase) is a founding MLS NEXT member. New York Eagles Soccer Club (Yonkers) competes in ECNL Boys, Girls Academy, and NPL. World Class FC (Orangeburg) fields ECNL Boys. Fox Soccer Academy New York (Warwick) competes in MLS NEXT. Cedar Stars Academy Hudson Valley (Newburgh) is joining MLS NEXT for 2026-27. EDP Soccer is the dominant regional league. Based on ClubScout data from 50+ clubs across six counties. This guide covers factual information only, no rankings, no subjective claims.
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How This Guide Works
We're not ranking these clubs or making subjective judgments about quality. Every family's situation is different — what matters is finding the right fit based on your location, your child's age and competitive level, and your family's budget and schedule.
For each club, we list factual information: location, leagues, and gender. Use this as a starting point, then visit clubs, watch practices, and talk to other parents. Our guide on how to choose a club covers what to look for, and our coach evaluation guide has specific questions to ask.
For families new to club soccer, our recreational vs. travel soccer guide explains the differences, and our age-by-age guide covers what to expect at each stage. If cost is a factor, see our club soccer budget guide. For clubs in other parts of the New York metro area, see our NYC Metro guide, Long Island guide, and Northern NJ guide. For the full statewide overview, see Club Soccer in New York.
Westchester and Hudson Valley Clubs at a Glance
These are the clubs competing in top national and regional leagues. For the full list organized by county, scroll down.
| Club | Location | Top League(s) | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| FC Westchester | Purchase | MLS NEXT | Boys |
| New York Eagles SC | Yonkers | ECNL Boys, Girls Academy, NPL | Coed |
| World Class FC | Orangeburg | ECNL Boys | Coed |
| Fox Soccer Academy NY | Warwick | MLS NEXT | Boys |
| FC Hudson Valley | Salt Point | MLS NEXT | Boys |
| Quickstrike FC | New Windsor | ECNL-RL Boys, NPL | Coed |
| Clarkstown Soccer Club | New City | DPL, EDP | Coed |
| Cedar Stars Academy HV | Newburgh | TNL (MLS NEXT 2026-27) | Boys |
| Westchester Flames | New Rochelle | TNL, USL Academy | Coed |
For a primer on what these league names mean, see our guides to ECNL, MLS NEXT, EDP, Girls Academy, DPL, and NPL. For head-to-head league comparisons, see MLS NEXT vs ECNL, ECNL vs Girls Academy, DPL vs ECNL, and Girls Academy vs DPL.
National-Level Clubs
These clubs compete in MLS NEXT, ECNL, or Girls Academy — the top national league pathways in the region.
FC Westchester
Location: Purchase, NY (Westchester County) Leagues: MLS NEXT Gender: Boys
FC Westchester is a founding member of MLS NEXT and the top boys development pathway in Westchester County. The club fields MLS NEXT teams for boys U9 through U19 and also competes in the National Academy League (NAL). Based in Purchase, FC Westchester draws players from across Westchester, the Hudson Valley, and southern Connecticut. For how MLS NEXT compares to other pathways, see MLS NEXT vs ECNL.
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New York Eagles Soccer Club
Location: Yonkers, NY (Westchester County) Leagues: ECNL Boys, Girls Academy, NPL, EDP Gender: Coed
New York Eagles Soccer Club was founded in 2022 and has rapidly ascended through the national league structure. The club fields ECNL Boys teams, Girls Academy teams, and competes in NPL and EDP. NY Eagles has a partnership with New York Red Bulls youth programs. For how ECNL compares to other national leagues, see ECNL vs Girls Academy and DPL vs ECNL.
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World Class FC
Location: Orangeburg, NY (Rockland County) Leagues: ECNL Boys Gender: Coed
World Class FC competes in ECNL Boys in the Northeast conference. The club is part of Orangetown Metro Sports Club, which has served the community for over 50 years. World Class FC has a strategic partnership with NYCFC for girls development. The club operates five turf fields at its Orangeburg campus. For how ECNL compares to other pathways, see MLS NEXT vs ECNL.
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Fox Soccer Academy New York
Location: Warwick, NY (Orange County) Leagues: MLS NEXT Gender: Boys
Fox Soccer Academy New York competes in MLS NEXT and is co-founded by Christian Fuchs, former Leicester City captain. Based in Warwick in Orange County, the club provides an MLS NEXT pathway for boys in the western Hudson Valley. For how MLS NEXT compares to ECNL, see MLS NEXT vs ECNL.
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FC Hudson Valley
Location: Salt Point, NY (Dutchess County) Leagues: MLS NEXT Gender: Boys
FC Hudson Valley competes in MLS NEXT and provides a national-level boys pathway in the mid-Hudson Valley. Based in Salt Point in Dutchess County, the club serves families who would otherwise face long drives south to Westchester or New York City for MLS NEXT competition.
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Development-Level National Pathway Clubs
These clubs compete in development tiers of national structures or emerging national leagues, providing pathways between regional and full national-level competition.
Quickstrike FC
Location: New Windsor, NY (Orange/Westchester) Leagues: ECNL-RL Boys, NPL Gender: Coed
Quickstrike FC competes in the ECNL Regional League Boys program and in NPL. The club has multiple NPL National Championships. Quickstrike operates facilities across Orange, Ulster, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, fielding boys and girls teams from U11 through U18. For how the ECNL tiers connect, see our ECNL guide. For how ECNL-RL compares to regional leagues, see ECNL-RL vs EDP vs NECSL.
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Clarkstown Soccer Club
Location: New City, NY (Rockland County) Leagues: DPL, EDP Gender: Coed
Clarkstown Soccer Club was founded in 1962 as Spring Valley Soccer Club, making it one of the oldest clubs in the region. The club has over 2,100 registered players and was accepted into the DPL (Development Player League) for the 2025-2026 season. Clarkstown also competes in EDP. For how DPL compares to other national pathways, see DPL vs ECNL and Girls Academy vs DPL.
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Cedar Stars Academy Hudson Valley
Location: Newburgh, NY (Orange County) Leagues: TNL (joining MLS NEXT Academy Division for 2026-27) Gender: Boys
Cedar Stars Academy Hudson Valley is currently competing in The National League and is joining the MLS NEXT Academy Division for the 2026-27 season. This is a major development that brings MLS NEXT access to the broader Hudson Valley for the first time outside of existing programs in Purchase, Warwick, and Salt Point. Cedar Stars HV is part of the broader Cedar Stars Academy network.
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Westchester Flames
Location: New Rochelle, NY (Westchester County) Leagues: TNL, USL Academy Boys Gender: Coed
Westchester Flames was established in 1999 and competes in The National League and USL Academy Boys. The club provides academy-level training for players ages 7 and up in the southern Westchester area.
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Westchester SC
Location: White Plains, NY (Westchester County) Leagues: USL Academy Boys Gender: Coed
Westchester SC launched its Westchester SC Academy in 2025, creating a youth-to-professional pipeline through the USL Academy structure. The club is a professional organization competing in the USL system.
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Hudson Valley Hammers
Location: Newburgh, NY (Orange County) Leagues: USL Youth Gender: Coed
Hudson Valley Hammers compete in USL Youth, providing a pathway connected to the USL professional pyramid in the Newburgh area.
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EDP and Regional League Clubs by County
EDP Soccer is the dominant competitive regional league in this area, with multiple clubs competing in EDP North Atlantic divisions. The Westchester Youth Soccer League (WYSL), established in 1977 with 55+ member clubs and 20,000+ players, is the foundation of competitive soccer in Westchester County. Most clubs start in WYSL at younger ages (U8-U10) before moving to EDP at U11+. The Hudson Valley Youth Soccer League (HVYSL), with 40+ clubs and 15,000+ players, serves Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Putnam, Rockland, and Sullivan counties and is the second-largest league in New York.
Westchester County
Westchester County has a population approaching one million and the highest density of clubs in this guide. Its proximity to New York City means some families in southern Westchester also consider NYC-based clubs (see our NYC Metro guide). The national-level programs listed above (FC Westchester, New York Eagles, Westchester Flames, Westchester SC) are also based here.
| Club | City | Leagues | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Yonkers FC | Yonkers | EDP | Coed |
| Yorktown Youth Soccer Club | Yorktown Heights | EDP | Coed |
| Pitch Gladiators Soccer Academy | Port Chester | EDP | Coed |
| FC Somers | Somers | EDP, TNL | Coed |
| FC Transylvania | Mt Kisco | — | Coed |
| Eastchester Youth Soccer | Scarsdale | — | Coed |
| White Plains Youth Soccer | White Plains | — | Coed |
| Westchester Rush | Scarsdale | — | Coed |
| Westchester Rush Soccer | Katonah | — | Coed |
| Briarcliff Youth Soccer Club | Briarcliff Manor | — | Coed |
| Westchester Soccer Club | Mt Vernon | — | Coed |
| Eastern FC Soccer | Mt Vernon | — | Coed |
| LaLiga Academy NY | New Rochelle | — | Coed |
| ICR Soccer Academy | New Rochelle | — | Coed |
| Colts Youth Club | Yonkers | — | Coed |
| Yonkers Community Soccer | Yonkers | — | Coed |
| North Yonkers Boys Club | Yonkers | — | Boys |
| Westchester Elite Soccer | Yorktown Heights | — | Coed |
| Sky Soccer NY | Westchester | — | Coed |
| S3A Strategic Smart Soccer | Westchester | — | Coed |
| Animeca Sports | New Rochelle | — | Coed |
Browse all Yonkers clubs, White Plains clubs, New Rochelle clubs, Scarsdale clubs, Mt Vernon clubs, and Yorktown Heights clubs on ClubScout.
Rockland County
Rockland County sits on the west side of the Hudson River, centered around New City and the Clarkstown area. World Class FC (Orangeburg) and Clarkstown Soccer Club (New City) are the anchor competitive programs here.
| Club | City | Leagues | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ramapo | Spring Valley | EDP | Coed |
| Ramapo Valley Soccer Club | Hillburn | — | Coed |
| Haverstraw United FC | Valley Cottage | — | Coed |
| AS Roma Academy NY | Rockland | — | Coed |
Browse all New City clubs, Spring Valley clubs, and Orangeburg clubs on ClubScout.
Orange County
Orange County is a growing hub for competitive club soccer in the mid-Hudson Valley. Newburgh and Warwick are the primary centers, with Fox Soccer Academy (MLS NEXT) in Warwick and Cedar Stars Academy Hudson Valley joining MLS NEXT for 2026-27 in Newburgh.
| Club | City | Leagues | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Valley Premier Program | Newburgh | EDP | Coed |
| Warwick Soccer Club | Warwick | — | Coed |
| Washingtonville Soccer Club | Rock Tavern | — | Coed |
Browse all Newburgh clubs and Warwick clubs on ClubScout.
Dutchess County
Dutchess County stretches along the east side of the Hudson River, with Poughkeepsie, Beacon, and Wappingers Falls as the main population centers. FC Hudson Valley (MLS NEXT) in Salt Point is the top competitive program in the county.
| Club | City | Leagues | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Fishkill Soccer Club | Hopewell Junction | — | Coed |
| East Hudson Youth Soccer | Hopewell Junction | — | Coed |
| Steel United Hudson Valley | Rhinebeck | — | Coed |
Browse all Hopewell Junction clubs on ClubScout.
Putnam County
Putnam County is the smallest market in this guide, sitting between northern Westchester and southern Dutchess. Families here typically travel to northern Westchester or Dutchess County for higher-level competitive options.
| Club | City | Leagues | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster FC | Brewster | EDP | Coed |
| JP Soccer | Putnam Valley | — | Coed |
Understanding the Westchester and Hudson Valley Soccer Landscape
League Structure
Westchester and the Hudson Valley have a multi-tiered competitive soccer structure:
- MLS NEXT: FC Westchester (Purchase), Fox Soccer Academy (Warwick), and FC Hudson Valley (Salt Point) are the current MLS NEXT clubs. Cedar Stars Academy Hudson Valley (Newburgh) is joining the MLS NEXT Academy Division for 2026-27. For how MLS NEXT compares to ECNL, see MLS NEXT vs ECNL.
- ECNL: New York Eagles (Yonkers) fields ECNL Boys. World Class FC (Orangeburg) fields ECNL Boys. The ECNL Regional League includes Quickstrike FC. See our ECNL guide.
- Girls Academy: New York Eagles runs Girls Academy teams. World Class FC has an NYCFC partnership for girls development. See ECNL vs Girls Academy.
- DPL: Clarkstown Soccer Club (New City) was accepted for the 2025-26 season. See our DPL guide.
- NPL: New York Eagles and Quickstrike FC compete through NYCSL. See our NPL guide.
- EDP Soccer: The dominant regional league. Multiple clubs compete in EDP North Atlantic. See our EDP guide and EDP vs NECSL.
- WYSL: The Westchester Youth Soccer League, established in 1977, has 55+ member clubs, 650+ teams, and 20,000+ players. It is the foundation of competitive soccer in Westchester County. Most clubs start here at younger ages (U8-U10) before moving to EDP at U11+. Affiliated with US Club Soccer.
- HVYSL: The Hudson Valley Youth Soccer League has 40+ clubs and 15,000+ players. It covers Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Putnam, Rockland, and Sullivan counties and is the second-largest league in New York.
Geographic Considerations
This guide covers a large geographic area, and the competitive landscape differs significantly by sub-region:
- Southern Westchester (Yonkers, New Rochelle, Pelham, Scarsdale): Closest to NYC, 20-40 minutes from Manhattan. Some families also consider NYC-based clubs. See our NYC Metro guide.
- Northern Westchester (Mt Kisco, Katonah, Yorktown Heights): More suburban, with longer drives to national-level programs in southern Westchester and Purchase.
- Rockland County (New City, Orangeburg, Spring Valley): West side of the Hudson. World Class FC and Clarkstown Soccer Club are the anchor programs.
- Orange County (Newburgh, Warwick, New Windsor): A growing competitive scene. Fox Soccer Academy fields MLS NEXT, and Cedar Stars Academy HV is joining MLS NEXT for 2026-27.
- Dutchess County (Poughkeepsie, Salt Point, Hopewell Junction): FC Hudson Valley MLS NEXT is the top program. Families face longer drives to access broader competition.
- Putnam County (Brewster, Putnam Valley): The smallest market. Families typically travel to northern Westchester or Dutchess for competitive options.
I-287, I-684, the Hutchinson River Parkway, and the Saw Mill River Parkway are the main corridors connecting these areas. Traffic is a real factor, particularly for families in southern Westchester commuting north to Purchase or for Hudson Valley families traveling south for away matches.
Tryout Season
Most clubs in this area hold tryouts from April through June for the following fall season. WYSL has specific tryout windows that member clubs must follow. Some national-level programs (ECNL, MLS NEXT) hold additional identification sessions in the winter. Check individual club websites or the ClubScout tryout calendar for specific dates. For tips on preparing, see our tryout guide.
Cost Considerations
Club soccer costs in Westchester and the Hudson Valley vary significantly by level:
- WYSL/HVYSL travel (entry-level): $1,500-$3,000 per year
- EDP / TNL: $2,500-$5,000 per year
- ECNL-RL / NPL / DPL: $4,000-$7,000 per year
- ECNL / Girls Academy / MLS NEXT: $5,000-$10,000+ per year
Westchester is one of the highest cost-of-living areas in the United States, with a median household income around $118,000. Indoor training during the winter months adds significant costs, and most clubs do not publish fees publicly — pricing is typically shared during the tryout process or upon invitation. Additional costs to budget for: uniforms ($300-$500 per kit cycle), tournament travel (especially for MLS NEXT and ECNL away matches across the tri-state area), and optional private training.
For a detailed breakdown, see our travel soccer cost guide and budget guide. Families managing multiple players should check our multiple kids in club soccer guide.
What to Do Next
- Narrow by county and level. Use the tables above to find clubs near you that match your child's competitive level.
- Check ClubScout profiles. Each linked club name takes you to their full profile with parent reviews, contact info, and more detail.
- Attend tryouts. Most clubs hold tryouts in April-June for the following fall season. See our tryout guide for what to expect.
- Talk to current families. Ask about practice schedules, travel expectations (especially for MLS NEXT and ECNL away matches across the tri-state area), and the actual costs beyond published fees.
- Read reviews. Parent reviews on ClubScout give you an unfiltered look at what it's actually like to be part of a club.
If you're new to club soccer entirely, start with our guide on recreational vs. travel soccer and our age-by-age breakdown to understand when and whether to make the move. If your child is already playing and considering a switch, that guide covers what to watch for.
More Resources
- How to Choose a Club Soccer Club
- How to Evaluate a Youth Soccer Coach
- Your First Travel Soccer Tournament
- Compare All Leagues Side by Side
- College Soccer Recruiting Guide
- Club Soccer in the NYC Metro Area
- Club Soccer on Long Island
- Club Soccer in Northern NJ
- Club Soccer in New York: The Complete State Guide
- Browse All New York Clubs on ClubScout