RIVERTOWNS UNITED FC
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RIVERTOWNS UNITED FC
Rivertowns United fields teams from U9 through U19 across Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson and the surrounding river towns. Our travel teams compete across multiple divisions of the Westchester Youth Soccer League (WYSL) and the EDP, specifically the New York Club Soccer League (NYCSL).
Dedicated NYCFC professional trainers and committed parent volunteer coaches help elevate individual and team skill levels. Our teams compete at appropriately competitive tiers of league play, and our coaches promote a positive approach to player and team development. We strive to promote love and respect for the beautiful game of soccer.
SEASONAL DATES
Travel games run September through November in the fall, and March/April through June in the spring. There are generally no league games over holiday weekends, although some teams participate in tournaments.
ONGOING EVALUATIONS FOR FALL 2024/SPRING 2025 TEAMS
Interested in becoming an RUFC player and living your soccer dream? Limited team openings include:
Girls — U9 (2016/2017), U11 (2014/2015), U12 (2013/2014), U14 (2011/2012), U15 (2010)
Boys — U9 (2016/2017), U11 (20164/2015), U15 (2010), U16 (2010/2009), U19 (2008/2007/2006)
THE NYCFC Club Coaching Partner Program PROVIDES RUFC CONTINUING opportunities to elevate the development of our players.
Professional NYCFC youth coaches are strategically assigned to RUFC teams to inspire players to reach their full potential.
The NYCFC partnership allows us to reward our families and volunteers; fundraise; and educate players and coaches by providing access to tickets, on-field experiences, chalk talks, the chance to see our club name in lights at Yankee Stadium, and other exclusive benefits.
Rivertowns United Time Commitment
- Fall: 10 weeks of training and games, September through November.
- Spring: 10 weeks of training and games, April through June.
- Training: 2X or 3X per week, for 60 to 90 minutes, on Saturday and 1-2 weekdays Younger teams have fewer/shorter practices, older/elite teams have more/longer practices.
- Games: WYSL teams (most teams) play Sunday games and EDP teams play on Saturdays or Sundays. Select teams may play in cup competitions, meaning several more matches per season.
- Travel to games: Home games in the Rivertowns. Away games primarily in Westchester and possibly in Manhattan, Rockland, or Putnam. Elite EDP teams may travel farther.
- Select teams participate in tournaments, winter training, and winter leagues.
Rivertowns United Expected Costs for Fall 2024/Spring 2025
Families can expect the following:
— Initial player registration fee: $400
— Uniform fee: $175
— Trainer fees: NYCFC coach fees range from $200 to $800 per season, depending on the team’s coaching model.
— Fees for supplementary activities vary by team.
Rivertowns United Coaching Models
Rivertowns United considers player development, volunteer abilities and availability, and team needs to determine the coaching model for each team. Teams generally fall into one of these models:
- Expert parent coach. Trainings and games are coached by dedicated parent coaches whose training and soccer expertise are on par with professional youth coaches
- Integrated parent coach + NYCFC coach. The team’s dedicated NYCFC youth coach leads team trainings. Trained parent coaches coach the games and assist at the trainings when available.
- NYCFC all-pro coach model. Trainings and games are coached exclusively by the team’s dedicated NYCFC youth coach. A volunteer parent manager assists with communications and admin as needed.
Rivertown United’s longstanding relationship with the NYCFC Youth Coaching organization means the club is served by highly-trained professional soccer coaches whose training and knowledge of the game are focused specifically on working with youth athletes. The pricing of each model differs based on the usage of professional trainers.
Age Level and Corresponding Birth Year for Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 Travel Teams
The United States Soccer Federation (USSF), which governs the WYSL and NYCSL/EDP, mandates that travel teams are formed by birth year. Since RUFC teams play in those leagues, our teams are formed by birth year.
U9 teams — 2016-born players
U10 teams — 2015-born players
U11 teams — 2014-born players
U12 teams — 2013-born players
U13 teams — 2012-born players
U14 teams — 2011-born players
U15 teams — 2010-born players
JV and Varsity teams — combination of HS birth years (2010 and older)
* Qualified players a year younger may play up, but players cannot play down.
* Players with an older birth year than most of their grade-mates would be playing on a team with children a school grade above them. The leagues grant exceptions only with a medical reason and documentation. If playing with grade-mates is important to your player, please join the Rivertowns AYSO recreational program, where teams are formed by school grade.
Rivertowns United Development Program
The development program provides supplementary training to high-potential Rivertowns AYSO recreational players who have been evaluated, identified, and recommended by their NYCFC Coaches. The target group for the U8 Pre-Travel Development Program is players who would join following year’s U9 travel teams. Beyond U8, there may be sessions for older age groups.
Development classes meet one weekday in the late afternoon or early evening during spring season for 60-minutes led by NYCFC Coaches. Parents are expected to stay to support their players. Dates, time, location and the nominal cost to register are provided to invited players via email.
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International play
Explore the World of Soccer with Rivertowns United!
Why Travel with Rivertowns United?
- Cultural Experience: Traveling abroad isn't just about soccer. It's also a chance to immerse yourself in new cultures, make lifelong friends, and broaden your horizons.
- Competitive Tournaments: Compete against some of the best youth teams from around the globe. These tournaments offer a unique chance to challenge yourself and grow as a player.
- Featured Destinations: Spain – Barcelona area, Argentina - Buenos Aires, The Gothia Cup tournament in Sweden
2025 Fixtures
- RUFC Team: Galaxy - Boys U15
- Date: July 12-20, 2025
- Destination: Gothia Cup - Sweden The Gothia Cup, the world's largest and most international youth football tournament, hosts 1,700 teams from 80 nations playing 4,500 games on 110 pitches.
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