Established in 2013, FA Euro New York is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer organization based in Brooklyn and Staten Island, New York. The club states that it earned full MLS NEXT pathway status on December 21, 2024, providing a pathway to high-level youth, collegiate, and professional play. According to the club, its diamond logo represents the player pathway toward collegiate and professional pursuit, while its navy blue and gold colors honor Modena (where founder Joe Balsamo made his professional debut) and pay homage to AC Milan's ties to the club's founders.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Elite League Platform
The club is an active MLS NEXT member.
Leadership Continuity
Executive leadership includes CEO Marco Balsamo, who has been a friend and teammate of Ben Marcu since age 11.
PROGRAMS
Programs
FA Euro New York organizes teams from U11 through U18/U19 for birth years 2008-2015 across Pre-MLS NEXT, Academy, and MLS NEXT tracks. The schedule includes Fall season league competition and Spring season league competition. The club also runs a 2026 Summer Program for players born 2012 and younger.
FallLeague competition as part of Fall/Spring season registration
SpringLeague competition as part of Fall/Spring season registration
Summer2026 Summer Program for players born 2012 and younger
TUITION
Cost to play
For 2026/27, published tuition is $3,400 full annual (or installment plans of $1,800 or $1,230), while 2025/26 midseason registration is $1,000 full (or installment plans of $550 or $650). Registration fees cover all coaching and league competition fees for both the Fall and Spring seasons. Tuition fees are non-refundable and do not include uniforms, tournament fees, travel expenses, special events, or the annual Trace subscription for match footage. Optional add-ons include private training sessions starting from $100/hour, video analysis from $60, and the Summer Program from $120.
2026/27: $3,400 full annual (or 2/3 installment plans of $1,800/$1,230); 2025/26 midseason: $1,000 full (or installment plans of $550/$650)
COACHING
Coaching
Structured Age Groups
The club describes a staff aligned by age group from U11 through U18/U19 across Pre-MLS NEXT, Academy, MLS NEXT, and goalkeeping departments, with Joe Balsamo serving as President of FA Euro New York.
Technical Leadership
Director of Coaching Adam Marcuoversees the 2026/27 coaching staff and head coaches the 2012/2011 MLS NEXT HD teams, while MLS NEXT Technical Director Ben Marcu, who has been with FA Euro since its inception, oversees the MLS NEXT program and coaches U17/2010 MLS NEXT teams.
Goalkeeping Department
Goalkeeping is directed by Head of Academy Goalkeeping Nedin Tucaković, who also serves as U14/U18 Academy Staten Island Head Coach, supported by Goalkeeper Development Lead Mohamed Ait Nouri and Goalkeeper Development Coach Joseph Cayenne.
Adam Marcu
Director of Coaching
Oversees the 2026/27 coaching staff and also head coaches the 2012/2011 MLS NEXT HD teams.
Ben Marcu
MLS NEXT Technical Director
With FA Euro since its inception; oversees the MLS NEXT program and also coaches U17/2010 MLS NEXT teams.
Joe Balsamo
President of FA Euro New York
Marco Balsamo
CEO
Longtime friend and teammate of Ben Marcu since age 11.
Nedin Tucaković
Head of Academy Goalkeeping
Also U14/U18 Academy Staten Island Head Coach.
Mohamed Ait Nouri
Goalkeeper Development Lead
Joseph Cayenne
Goalkeeper Development Coach
CLUB CREST SYMBOLISM
Club Crest Symbolism
The club states its diamond logo represents the player pathway from grassroots to collegiate/professional pursuit and excellence, while its navy blue and gold colors honor Modena (where founder Joe Balsamo made his professional debut) and pay homage to AC Milan's ties to the club's founders.
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