Fall session has concluded
See you back in the spring for the second half of the 2025-2026 season.
K-8 registration is for the full year. You will be on the same team in the spring.
There will be a new registration for Pre-K for the spring session.
Northstars Winter Academy (Spaces available - S1 starts 10/19)
Northstars Winter Academy
Who: ages 5-14
When: Sunday 9-10am (S1: Oct 19-Nov 16, S2: Nov 23-Dec 21)
Where: former Manley fieldhouse
Sign up online or by mail. Mention East Side Soccer for discount.
Weather policy and notification
We generally play unless rain is very heavy or if there is lightning.
Weekday training/practices
Cancelations will be posted on social media and notifcations will be sent through SportsEngine.
Saturdays
Separate decisions are made for Sherman Park (Pre-K and Kindergarten) and Barry Park (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8). If we have to cancel, it will be posted early Saturday morning and email will be sent.
See https://www.eastsidesoccer.org/safety for weather policy and lightening tracker.
Practice & Skills Training Schedule (Fall 2025)
Group practice and skills training
| Division | Day | Time | Location |
| 1/2 Girls | Wednesday | 5:30-6:15 pm | Barry Park |
| 1/2 Boys | Wednesday | 6:15-7:00 pm | Barry Park |
| 3/4 Girls | Thursday | 5:30-6:15 pm | Barry Park |
| 3/4 Boys | Thursday | 6:15-7:00 pm | Barry Park |
| 5/6 Girls | Tuesday | 5:30-6:15 pm | Barry Park |
| 5/6 Boys | Tuesday | 6:15-7:00 pm | Barry Park |
1/2 and 3/4 sessions run by Dave Larsen, parent, Board member, and former D1 soccer player.
5/6 sessions run by Ryan O'Hanlon, ESPN staff writer, former D1 soccer player, and club soccer coach.
These academy style (group) practice/skills training sessions are open to all ESS players. Your coach may offer a team practice at another time. You are welcome to attend any, all, or none of the sessions.
All sessions meet at the field near the field house at the north end of Barry Park. On days when there is a Modified game on the field, meet just south of the Modified field.
Field location for group training
Rosters & Schedules
Rosters and schedules are available for 1/2B, 1/2G, 3/4B, 3/4G, 5/6B, 5/6G.
Rosters can be found in the SportsEngine app.
Game schedule can be found in the app and on the website.
Game Times & Locations (Fall 2025)
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Start Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 9:00 am | Sherman Park |
| Kindergarten | 9:00 am | Sherman Park |
| 1/2 Boys | 10:30 am | Barry Park |
| 1/2 Girls | 9:00 am | Barry Park |
| 3/4 Boys | 9:00, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm (varies by week) | Barry Park - field 5, field 3 |
| 9:00, 10:30 am (varies by week) |
Barry Park - field 3, field 4 |
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| 5/6 Boys | 10:30 am, 12:00 pm (varies by week) | Barry Park - field 2 |
| 5/6 Girls | 9:00 am, 10:30 am (varies by week) | Barry Park - field 1 |
| 7/8 Co-ed | 8:15 am (practice) 9:00 am (game) | Barry Park - field 2 |
5/6 Boys schedule
5/6 Girls schedule
3/4 Boys schedule
3/4 Girls schedule
1/2 Boys home fields & rotation schedule
1/2 Girls home fields & rotation schedule
Open positions - volunteers needed
We are always looking for volunteer coaches. In addition, we need people to support Eastside Soccer as volunteers in the following areas:
- Registrar
- Coach Development
- Division Coordinators (1/2 Boys, 3/4 Girls, 5/6 Girls, 5/6 Boys)
Questions?
Try our FAQ
- Email: info@eastsidesoccer.org
- Phone: 315-234-2370
East Side Soccer
4465 E Genesee St PMB 289
Syracuse, New York 13214
East Side Soccer
East Side Soccer is an independent youth soccer league committed to providing a supportive and inspiring environment in which players learn and develop the skills and concepts of soccer. Our oldest and largest program is Recreation Soccer. We also have an Advanced Development program and a Referee program.
Recreation Soccer
We are an all-volunteer, outdoor, independent recreational league, serving primarily the City of Syracuse (NY) East and its adjacent suburbs. We are committed to providing a non-competitive environment to youth in grades K through 8, to teach the skills and concepts of soccer.
Throwback Thursday
First tournament for one of our first ADP teams, 2007 Boys (Lakefront Tournament in Webster, NY, June 2015).
All but one of these players are graduating from high school in 2025.
SportsEngine Mobile App
SportsEngine app has been updated. Make sure you have the most recent version.
Download the SportsEngine app to access team information (1/2, 3/4, 5/6).
Schedule information for 3/4 and 5/6 is available on the app.
CLICK HERE FOR SPORTSENGINE INFO
CLICK HERE FOR MOBILE START-UP GUIDE
Follow Us On Social!
New to East Side Soccer? Join our Facebook group "East Side Soccer Syracuse".
You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
- fb: @EastSideSoccerSyracuse
- IG: @east_side_soccer
- twitter: @EastSideSocSyr
- tiktok: @eastsidesoccer
Referees
East Side Soccer hires multiple referees to officiate on Saturday mornings for the ESS Recreation program (fall and spring).
Preference is given to current and past ESS players who are WNYSRA certified referees.
Please contact ESS_ref@eastsidesoccer.org for information and if interested in reffing.
Entry level referee course. See https://www.eastsidesoccer.org/referees
