Rich Soccer Tradition Promotes College Recruitment Over the last 77 years, the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL) has provided thousands of players with the opportunity to thrive, progress and grow through the sport of Soccer in the greater New York area. Established in 1933, the CJSL boasts a legacy pre-dating the United States Soccer Federation. As the ever … [Read more...]
Playing Past College: Is it Realistic?
Spirrsblog.com November 4, 2010 So, What is the next step here in America? Every year thousands of Collegiate Soccer Players from each NCAA Division graduate with the same questions at heart: Where's the next team I will play for? Some will find themselves trying out for local and domestic teams, some will settle for recreation leagues, some shoot for trials in the MLS, D1, … [Read more...]
College Glimps
Spirrsblog.com December 24, 2008 So, I never thought this day would come. Yes the day, when College ball was something of the past. Just a couple of months ago I graduated from Long Island University in Brooklyn. It almost seems like yesterday I was gearing up for games, training early mornings, and attending classes. And it really seems so weird not being in college … [Read more...]
Who’s the SpirrsGuy?
I grew up playing soccer in New York City. My soccer career has always reflected my origins and is deeply routed in the concrete playgrounds of Chinatown. Growing up watching my father play with the local athletic association, I have always been inspired by the forefathers that ingrained the sports into the city. My enthusiasm for soccer development and cultural appreciation … [Read more...]