About Long Island Rough Riders
The Long Island Rough Riders are one of the region’s premier pre-professional soccer organizations, fielding both men’s and women’s teams that compete at the highest levels of the USL pathway.
Our Men’s Team competes in USL League Two, the top pre-professional league in North America and a proven launching point for elite collegiate and academy players pursuing professional opportunities in the USL Championship and MLS. Competing in the highly competitive Metropolitan Division, the Rough Riders consistently showcase top talent and help athletes take the next step in their careers.
Our Women’s Team competes in the USL W League, a national platform dedicated to developing top female athletes and preparing them for the professional game.
In addition to our pre-professional teams, we offer key development programs for youth players across Long Island:
- Summer Select (Seasonal Pre-Club Program):
A competitive summer pathway for elite players from all clubs in Nassau and Suffolk County. Teams compete in the USL Youth League, with the opportunity to advance to the National Final in Tampa, Florida.
- Pre-Academy (Year-Round Supplemental Program):
Open to players from any club who want to elevate their game through extra training and playing opportunities. Teams train weekly and compete in tournaments and leagues throughout the year.
We are a mission-driven organization committed to growing the game, developing players, and strengthening our soccer community. We seek passionate team members who want to make an impact on and off the field.
About the Role
The player will be joining a competitive USL-aligned team that operates within a professional club environment and follows the USL player development pathway.
Our teams compete in a high-performance setting designed to support long-term player growth, exposure, and progression, while maintaining strong standards around commitment, professionalism, and team culture.
Players are supported by licensed coaches and a structured curriculum that emphasizes individual development, game understanding, and team principles, while competing against strong regional and national opposition.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in a structured weekly training program aligned with the club’s game model and development framework
- Compete in USL league fixtures, showcases, and optional tournaments as part of the seasonal calendar
- Demonstrate commitment to training attendance, match days, and team standards
- Engage in individual development planning, feedback sessions, and player evaluations
- Represent the club with professionalism on and off the field, including adherence to player conduct expectations
- Communicate effectively with coaching staff regarding availability, development goals, and performance feedback
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:
- Have prior competitive playing experience (club, academy, or school-based competition)
- Demonstrate strong technical ability relative to age group and position
- Show a positive attitude, coachability, and willingness to learn
- Display good game understanding, effort, and work rate
- Be committed to a team-first environment and long-term development
- Be able to meet the physical and time demands of a USL-level program
If you’re interested in competing on a USL-aligned team, please complete the application to be considered.
Skills Required
- Prior competitive playing experience through club, academy, or school-based competition
- Strong technical ability relative to age group and position
- Positive attitude, coachability, and willingness to learn
- Good game understanding, effort, and work rate
- Commitment to a team-first environment and long-term development
- Ability to meet the physical and time demands of a USL-level program
What We Do
Long Island Rough Riders is a pre-professional soccer organization serving Long Island, New York. It fields men’s and women’s teams competing within the USL pathway, including a men’s team in USL League Two. The organization also runs youth and supplemental development programs, including Summer Select and Pre-Academy, with a mission to grow the game, develop players, and strengthen the local soccer community.
