The fourth annual Only NY & Friends Invitational kicks off at Noon on Saturday, August 23rd at Bushwick Inlet Park along the Williamsburg waterfront. The event—a 16-team co-ed tournament organized by a broad coalition of players representing pickup groups, small-sided teams and city leagues—is a celebration of the creative spirit of the downtown New York City soccer community.
While competitive in nature (it is New York City, after all), the tournament brings together friends, teammates and familiar opponents for an invitational tournament that includes group stage games and a single-elimination knockout round. Perhaps the highest stakes are off the pitch, with teams wearing custom kits designed in collaboration with some of our favorite local brands, businesses, shops, restaurants and bars. There is no prize money. Only bragging rights and the coveted Only NY x DSNY Home Waste Basket trophy.
However, all tournament proceeds are awarded to a local soccer organization or non-profit chosen by the winning team. PAST CHAMPIONS: Scenes NY (2024), Scenes NY (2023), Two Bridges FC (2022)
Want to get involved? There are opportunities available to sponsor, organize and enter a team. We are also interested in creative ways to support the tournament through event sponsorship, in-kind donations, and press/media coverage.
All inquiries: tournament@8bhearts.com
Tournament Info
When: Saturday, August 23th - 12pm Kickoff (Rain or Shine). FREE event, no admission needed.
Where: Bushwick Inlet Park (enter at N 9th) Directions
What: 16 Co-ed Teams, competing in a soccer tournament to celebrate the local New York City soccer community.
Who: See Sponsor List Above!
Post Event: 6PM @ the Brooklyn Brewery (79 N 11th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249)
Only NY x Bowery FC
In preparation for the 3rd Annual Only NY & Friends Invitational, we’re excited to announce our newest limited edition soccer jersey in partnership with Bowery Football Club, downtown Manhattan’s premier grassroots club. Bowery Football Club has created a community through soccer in New York City since 2001, with past and present members hailing from almost every continent and more than 20 countries around the world. As a club, BFC strives to showcase the game’s camaraderie, competitive spirit, and rich visual history.
This jersey will premier at the Only NY & Friends Invitational tournament this weekend at Bushwick Inlet Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and officially releases online and in-store this Thursday, August 22nd at 12pm EST.