Soccer Shepherds

New York

Our goal is to shepherd talented young soccer players in inner city New York throughout the trials and tribulations of youth and young adulthood while using the sport of soccer to motivate and guide them towards a better life.

Using the connections and resources available to us, our specific aim is to make a positive difference in the local communities of upper Manhattan and the South Bronx by providing aid and support to soccer playing boys from these areas. Whether via professional soccer or higher education, the end game for those that come through the Soccer Shepherds program is to achieve balance, happiness, and financial stability in adulthood through one's talent with a soccer ball.

"Now reminiscing about my whole career, I have a whole different appreciation for the game itself. It has evolved to be more than just a game. It's been a teacher of life."

- Michael Jordan

The opportunities are out there; the world is waiting for you. Fulfill your potential.

We are based in Harlem, NY.

Abdoulaye Diallo playing for ASA College (fall 2017)

Abdoulaye Diallo playing for ASA College (fall 2017)

Abdoulaye Diallo (right) after SSNY U23 training (summer 2019)Also pictured: Seyni Diop & Karamoko Sangare of KidSuper Samba AC

Abdoulaye Diallo (right) after SSNY U23 training (summer 2019)

Also pictured: Seyni Diop & Karamoko Sangare of KidSuper Samba AC

Muntaha Kalley (left) at an FA Euro USL League 2 game (summer 2019)Also pictured: Karamba Janneh of KidSuper Samba AC

Muntaha Kalley (left) at an FA Euro USL League 2 game (summer 2019)

Also pictured: Karamba Janneh of KidSuper Samba AC

Abdoulaye Diallo in his Apollon Paralimniou FC gear in Greece (spring 2019)

Abdoulaye Diallo in his Apollon Paralimniou FC gear in Greece (spring 2019)

Khadim Kane (left) playing for SUNY Cobleskill (fall 2018)

Khadim Kane (left) playing for SUNY Cobleskill (fall 2018)

Yannick Djako (left) in his FA Euro gear at the U19 IMG Cup in Florida (winter 2018-19)

Yannick Djako (left) in his FA Euro gear at the U19 IMG Cup in Florida (winter 2018-19)

Mohamed Kaloka playing for FC Harlem at the U18 Dallas Cup in Texas (spring 2019)

Mohamed Kaloka playing for FC Harlem at the U18 Dallas Cup in Texas (spring 2019)

Ousman Sillah (left) playing for Pangytheatikos GC in Greece (fall 2019)

Ousman Sillah (left) playing for Pangytheatikos GC in Greece (fall 2019)

Abdoulaye Diallo playing for Panserraikos FC in Greece (fall 2019)

Abdoulaye Diallo playing for Panserraikos FC in Greece (fall 2019)