County Executive Cup

Mangano Announces 2011 Nassau County Executive Cup


Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced that on July 23, 2011 Nassau will be hosting the County’s top high school and adult soccer players to participate in the First Annual Nassau County Executive Cup, which will be held at Mitchel Athletic Complex.

The finest high school boys’ soccer players from around Nassau County will showcase their talents in front of college coaches from the tri-state area. This event will provide high school athletes the opportunity to compete with the best in the county.

This night is essentially a showcase of the stars. Beginning at 4:45 p.m., 40 Nassau County High School athletes will be competing in the College Showcase Event. These 40 athletes have endured 3 rigorous tryouts that attracted 162 athletes, to be named one of Nassau County Executive Cup participants.

“Nassau County has some tremendous athletes,” said County Executive Mangano. “I am very proud of these young competitors as they are a true representation of the wonderful athletic programs Nassau County enjoys today. These young stars will have the opportunity to showcase their abilities in front of a myriad of college coaches invited from all over the tri-state area, as they continue their pursuit of playing soccer at the collegiate level.”

Following the high school showcase, Long Island’s own professional soccer club, The Long Island Rough Riders will play a match against the 2011ENYSSA Manning Cup Champions, The Mineola Portuguese Soccer Club. The Mineola Portuguese Soccer Club was the 2009 & 2010 Long Island Football League Champions as well as a 2009 Eastern New York State Cup finalist. The Long Island Rough Riders were victorious in the 1995 & 2002 United Soccer League Championship. These two powerhouses will square off at 7:15 p.m., during which the fans and young stars will get an opportunity to view our current stars play for the Executive Cup’s Trophy. These established men are tremendous soccer players, and will provide an entertaining atmosphere for people of all ages.

With over 3.5 billion fans and thousands of professional clubs spanning the globe, soccer reigns supreme as the world’s most popular sport. While other sports may seem more popular in the US, no other game rivals the excitement, patronage, and competitive spirit that soccer fans enjoy.

“Due to soccer’s close relationship with our beloved Nassau County, I am proud to announce that we will be holding the 1st annual Executive Cup Showcase on Saturday, July 23rd, displaying the absolute best soccer talent in Nassau County! This free event will be held at the Mitchel Athletic Complex (Stadium Turf Field), with gates opening at 3:30 p.m.,” said Mangano.

The 1st Annual Nassau County Executive Cup is organized and executed by and GO Sports, university placement specialists for student-athletes. For more information, please visit www.andGOSports.com. We ask for your support and assistance in making this event a success today and in future years to come.

The 49-acre Mitchel Athletic Complex centrally located just west of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, hosts a variety of local high school and collegiate athletic events, as well as local sports leagues annually. The facility includes a track and field stadium (nine lanes) with an oval containing a synthetic field suitable for football, soccer and lacrosse.