Youth Soccer Summit

Event Overview

Red Bull New York and New Jersey Youth Soccer are proud to host the 2026 Youth Soccer Summit presented by RWJBarnabas Health at Sports Illustrated Stadium—marking the second year of this statewide collaboration and the 10th anniversary of the original Red Bulls Youth Club Summit.

This expanded event is a cornerstone gathering in New Jersey’s soccer calendar. The combined format creates an unparalleled experience designed specifically for youth soccer leaders, administrators, and decision-makers across the state.

The Youth Soccer Summit provides a comprehensive platform to explore the most relevant topics in youth development, operations, and club governance. Attendees will gain insights from experts at the New York Red Bulls, New Jersey Youth Soccer, and respected voices from across the soccer industry, while also connecting with peers to exchange best practices, challenges, and forward-looking ideas.

Attendance is free of charge and open to all Youth Soccer Organizations.

Red Bulls partner clubs and NJYS member programs will automatically receive an official invitation with a personalized registration link. If you serve as a club or league board member, director, or coach and are interested in attending, please complete the request form below. Eligible participants will receive an RSVP link to finalize their registration.

To request an invite, please complete this form: Request an Invite

Join us for an exciting day of discussion on the most important topics in youth soccer!

2026 Event Details

Date: March 1st

Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location: Sports Illustrated Stadium, Home of the New York Red Bulls

Opening Address:   

Marc de Grandpre (President, RBNY) 

Featured Panel: 

Michael Bradley (RBNY Head Coach) 

Julian de Guzman (RBNY Head of Sporting) 

Featured Presenters: 

Evan Dabby (NJYS Chief Executive Officer) 

Nora Dooley (Soccer Forward Foundation Director of Impact Programs) 

Marc Frankland (US Youth Soccer National League General Manager) 

Sean McCafferty (RBNY Academy Director) 

Bruce Revman (NYNJ Host Committee Co-Host City Manager)

Luis Robles (MLS Next Technical Director) 

More presenters and topics will be announced soon!

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