Community Events

The NYCSI Community Cup is a celebratory soccer tournament that brings together youth aged 8-11 from all five boroughs to compete on the 50 blue mini-pitches that have been constructed by NYCSI partners across the five boroughs.

The yearly tournament was launched in 2022 by NYCSI partners - the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, New York City FC, the U.S. Soccer Foundation, adidas, and Etihad Airways. The Community Cup continues the mission of NYCSI – a first-of-its kind public-private partnership to create and maintain 50 mini pitches across the city and expand free soccer programming to the next generation of New Yorkers.

In 2024, the New York City Soccer Initiative (NYCSI) Community Cup returned for its third edition.

NYC Consulate Cup is a unique community-based soccer tournament that brings the international diplomatic community in New York together to support CITC’s mission to make soccer more accessible in underserved communities. Consulates from around New York City come together to compete in a knockout tournament to raise money for the NYCSI Community Cup.

La Canchita is a lively soccer block party community festival, celebrating community spirit in a festive and uplifting atmosphere. The event features an exciting youth soccer tournament held on a NYCSI mini-pitch and community activities, all centered around the world’s most beloved sport. The program engages approximately 100 kids aged 12-17 in the Mott Haven community, fostering unity while providing a positive and enriching experience through the beautiful game.

City in the Community was joined by players from New York City FC’s First Team to give back to the Bronx community through a product donation day. Alongside volunteers made up of Midea employees and NYCFC’s Front Office, CITC and the players delivered over $400,000 of donated Midea home appliances to a local shelter in The Bronx.