TAMPA, Fla. – The Super Y League continues to grow for the 2017 season as FC Woodhaven, based out of Queens, New York, has become a member club.

FC Woodhaven has built a reputation on player development, with players starting as young as three years old continuing on to Under-19 travel teams in the club. FC Woodhaven currently competes at the Southern Fields Complex in Ozone Park, New York.

“The Super Y League is excited to have FC Woodhaven as part of our membership and believe the club will be a welcome addition to our highly competitive North Atlantic Division heading into next season,” said Christian Velasquez, Manager of Youth League Operations for the Super Y League. “Giving players opportunities to compete in the Super Y League during the summer further strengthens FC Woodhaven’s strong reputation for providing avenues for player development.”

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Founded in 1989, FC Woodhaven joins Braden River SC and Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC as member clubs set to compete in 2017.

“The Super Y League has always been a goal for us,” FC Woodhaven Sporting Director Anthony DiCocco said. “After years of developing players and coaches, we are now rewarded with the acceptance into a league that will further enhance our players, teams and overall club development.

“Being a part of the Super Y adds another pyramid to our Player Development Growth. Players will now be exposed to an environment of a professionalized youth academy system competing against teams across our region. We are now ready and excited to take this next step in 2017.”

The Super Y League now provides 93 youth clubs a unique experience through its advanced player tracking, an established pathway with the Regional Scouting Series and USL Experience and opportunity to compete for a North American Championship. The Super Y League is the best-operated youth league in North America, utilizing a professional, full-time staff with strong youth development resources and college soccer relations.