NEW YORK, N.Y., March 12, 2019 - New York City FC and World Class FC are pleased to announce the formation of a new strategic partnership to create the NYCFC / World Class FC Girls Youth Academy commencing with the 2019/20 season.  

NYCFC and World Class FC will combine resources to form one program and compete exclusively in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) across the U-12 to U-19 age groups. This new direction will expand the Academy’s number of teams.  

Both Clubs are committed to identifying and developing the best local youth soccer players in the region and this partnership creates a competitive pathway to the highest levels of the game for local girls.