Our Story

The New York Kick was a NPSL soccer team started in 1989 in Albany New York. This was one of the first NPSL teams sanctioned and invited. The Kick were an outstanding team paired with superior coaching and a dedicated owner. It goes without saying true soccer fans were not in abundance in the USA during the 80's and 90's. Much has been written about the Kick's struggles, however most soccer clubs had it hard during this time frame. Only now, 30 years later is soccer starting to take off in this country. Many of the Kick players during the startup were on the young side. Several went on to play for the Force, the Power, and the Blast. If you were fortunate enough to have seen the Kick in action, then you have a lifelong memory of unforgettable action, and nonstop play. Several of us would like to see the Kick return. At the time of this writing, the MASL is growing quickly. Lets hope the Kick will rise again!