Manhattan SC

Overview

Founded 1997 from a recreational league on the Upper West Side. Located in Manhattan — the only ECNL club based in NYC proper. 1,000+ families. Programs ages 3-23. NYCFC affiliate (one of seven).

League Affiliations

• ECNL Regional League Girls (accepted December 2023)
• USL W League (joined 2021, debuted Metropolitan Division 2025)
• NYCFC affiliate

Leadership

• Loryn Bergman (President)
• Rich Corvino (Executive Director)
• Shari Eckstrom (Girls Director of Coaching)

Facilities

Randall’s Island Park — training and games. Hosts annual tournament and College Showcase.

SYNRGY Relevance

Unique positioning as only ECNL presence in NYC. However, NYC facility constraints (Randall’s Island permit dependency) limit growth ceiling. USL W League semi-pro team adds development pathway.

Open Questions

• Financial profile, player count details
• How dependent are they on Randall’s Island permits?