Cosmopolitan Jr. League - games played on East Side of Manhattan
Home Field - Robert Moses Playground - Turf Field
42nd St & 1st Avenue
SocRoc All Star Teams:
U9 - All Star Travel Team Tryout (Co-ed)
Birthday Cutoffs: Aug 1 2017 - July 31 2018
FREE TRYOUT: Sunday, May 31, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Register HERE
U10- All Star Travel Team Tryout (Co-ed)
Birthday Cutoffs: Aug 1 2016 - July 31 2017
FREE TRYOUT: Sunday, May 17, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Register HERE
U11 - All Star Travel Team Tryout (Co-ed)
Birthday Cutoffs: Aug 1 2015 - July 31 2016
FREE TRYOUT: Sunday, June 7 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Register HERE
For tryouts: Players should wear cleats, shin guards, and bring a dark and a light shirt + a water bottle.
Team Fees:
Paid-in-Full Plan - $1800 Annual Tuition + $34.95 Annual Registration Fee
U11 Pay HERE; U10 Pay HERE; U9 Pay HERE
Installment Plan - $1900 Annual Tuition + $34.95 Non-refundable Annual Registration Fee ($500 Non-refundble deposit + Four $350 installments, paid 8/13, 10/13, 3/13, , 5/15
If a Player decides to Participate only in the Fall semester, the $400 Fee will be non-refundable, will be responsible for the first 2 Fall Payments.
U11 Pay HERE; U10 Pay HERE; U9 Pay HERE
As soon as the league releases the schedule, it will be posted here. Practice schedule will be announced once the city permits are awarded. Mostly likely practices will be Wednesdays and/or Thursdays and/or Fridays.
James Christie – Founder & Select Team Coach
James Christie is the Founder of SocRoc Soccer and a former professional player with the Baltimore Blast and Baltimore Spirit of the National Professional Soccer League. He holds a National C Soccer Coaching License.
James earned a full Division I scholarship to Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, where he was a three-year captain and three-time Philadelphia Soccer Seven All-Star. He was also selected to the U.S. Under-20 National Team player pool. He later spent over 20 years as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Off the field, James is an accomplished dancer, actor, and black belt in Tae Kwon Do—but soccer has always been his greatest passion.
Coaching Philosophy
James focuses on building strong technical foundations—ball mastery, first touch, and decision-making—in a high-energy, supportive environment.
Players are encouraged to work hard, take risks, and grow with confidence while enjoying the game.
At the Select Team level, the goal is simple: develop skilled, confident players who are learning to compete—and love the game.
Juan Laverde – Team Administraor
Coach Juan is a sought-after, much-loved SocRoc Soccer instructor, is a passionate coach with a deep-rooted love for the beautiful game. With his Grassroots Coaching License firmly in hand, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the field.
Juan's soccer journey began at a young age, honing his skills in the vibrant streets of Medellin, Colombia. His talent and dedication led him to represent his local club, Envigado FC, where he showcased his skills on the semi-professional stage.
Transitioning seamlessly from player to coach, Juan embarked on a mission to nurture young talent and cultivate a love for soccer at the youth level and became a pillar of the SocRoc Soccer staff, embarking on his journey to empower aspiring young athletes by instilling the values of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. For questions about the All Star team, text Coach Juan at 551-228-8013
