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EXPLORE

A Place to Play, Grow, and Shine

Unlock your child's full potential on and off the field

Fun, Skill-Building Soccer for Kids in NYC

ABOUT
OPEN GOAL SOCCER

At Open Goal Soccer, we do more than teach kids how to kick a ball — we create a place where every child feels safe, supported, and celebrated. Our unique approach is built on three core beliefs:
 

  • A Focus on Connection: Unlike traditional, competition-focused programs, we create a welcoming environment where every child and every family belongs.

  • Play-Based Learning: Our coaches use patience and encouragement, not pressure, to help kids build lasting skills and confidence on and off the field.

  • Celebrating Every Victory: We believe small victories matter just as much as big goals. Every game is a chance to grow — not just as players, but as people.

Two young players practicing soccer drills at Open Goal Soccer during training session.
Coach guiding kids through soccer footwork drills at Open Goal Soccer program in New York.

OUR NYC Soccer PROGRAms

Classic black and white soccer ball used in Open Goal Soccer programs and youth training sessions.

A developmental journey—building skills, confidence, and love for the game.

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Mini Kickers
Ages 3-5

Our play-based beginner program introduces soccer through games, and movement. Kids build balance, coordination, and confidence in a safe, encouraging space where every effort is celebrated.

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Rising Stars
Ages 5-8

The next step in development, Rising Stars focuses on structured skill-building—dribbling, passing, shooting, and small-sided games. With teamwork and confidence at the core, kids learn to connect fundamentals in a fun and supportive environment.

Junior Development

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Ages 8-12 For Experienced and Competitive Players

Junior Development takes soccer to the next level with advanced training in ball mastery, passing combinations, attacking and defending, and game intelligence. Players grow as leaders and teammates, learning resilience while applying skills in small-sided scrimmages.

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Soccer Foundations

Ages 7-15

Our adaptive soccer program is thoughtfully designed for children of all abilities, including those with developmental differences or sensory sensitivities. In this smaller-group setting, we offer a calm, supportive space where children learn through structure, patience, and encouragement. With predictable routines, adaptive coaching, and fun ball play, kids build fundamental skills, confidence, and social-emotional growth while discovering the joy of playing alongside teammates.

Program

We meet in beautiful Flushing Meadows park
Queens, NY

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How we're Different

At Open Goal Soccer, we understand that true development begins with belonging and desire. We've witnessed the disappointment that children feel when forced to fit in traditional sports ideology. This is why we've dropped our approach to be fundamentally different from the start—creating a space where every child can experience the joy of soccer.

Family-Centered

Parents are partners, not bystanders. We design with families, listen to their needs, and even bring soccer to them.

Accessible by Design

Flexible locations, affordable options, and empathetic coaching ensure no family feels excluded from the soccer community.

Kids soccer training at Open Goal Soccer in Queens NY, part of our youth development program.

Soccer as Belonging

We create a place where every child feels they truly belong—no pressure, no judgment, just joy in growth.

Play Over Pressure

Learning is play-based and adaptive. Kids discover skills naturally through games, not drills that intimidate.

Whole-Child Focus

Beyond the ball, we nurture social-emotional growth, patience, and self-confidence that carry into everyday life.

Outdoor football training field for youth soccer sessions at Open Goal Soccer, Queens NY.

Featured Programs

GIVE YOUR CHILD A JOYFUL, INCLUSIVE PLACE TO PLAY SOCCER IN NYC — BUILD SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND FRIENDSHIPS ON AND OFF THE FIELD."

Outdoor Football Training

"Let’s Work Together to Open the Goal for All Kids.”

Whether you're a local business, a community partner, or an individual who shares our passion, there are many ways to support our mission. Let's connect to build something bigger than the game.

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