Alianza Went Into World Cup Mode in NYC

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On August 2–3, we brought the energy to Randall’s Island Park in New York City for an unforgettable weekend of futbol. As the fifth stop of our 2025 Tour, the event welcomed over 2,500 players and 29,000 fans, celebrating Hispanic soccer culture with a special sneak peek of the excitement building toward the FIFA World Cup 2026.

What made this stop extra special? The Skyline to Shoreline Road Tour, an official activation from the World Cup 2026 Host Committee, joined us on-site. Fans enjoyed interactive games, music, giveaways, and fun polls to vote for their World Cup favorites—bringing the tournament’s spirit to life.

We hosted our signature Copa Alianza, Copita Alianza, and Alianza 5v5 tournaments, along with the prestigious Allstate Sueño Alianza scouting program. Over 500 young players competed in front of scouts from Liga MX, MLS, and USL—and at least 10 players earned invitations to continue their journey toward a professional career.

Among the standout players were Emma Cordulack, Tymur Yanchenko, and Erik Guzmán, who secured spots at the Allstate Sueño Alianza National Showcase, taking place later this year.

The event also featured plenty of family fun, thanks to our amazing partners. King’s Hawaiian treated fans to their signature sweet bread, Chobani served up delicious yogurt to help players recharge, and Rate provided valuable guidance on how to buy a home in the U.S.—with a special focus on Hispanic families.

Meet the Champions from NYC:

Copita Alianza
  • U7: Sonic’s

  • U9: Galo Vazquez Soccer Academy

  • U11: Lackawanna Coal Miners

  • U12 Girls: Lobos FC Girls

  • U13: NY Select Black

  • U15: Imagination Academy

  • U17: 1 on 1 FC

  • U18 Girls: JR Academy

  • U19: Union FCNJ

Copa Alianza (Men’s Open Division)
  • Latin Power took the title in a thrilling penalty shootout, defeating Buchanans FC 1 (4) - (3) 1 and walking away with a $5,000 cash prize.

Alianza 5v5
  • U10: NY Select 2015

  • U12: G-Boyz

  • U14: JustCinco

  • U16: Slammers

  • U18: Lethals FC

Next stop: Salinas, CA, August 9–10 at the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex. Registration is still open HERE — don’t miss out!

August 06, 2025

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