BALANCED EVENTS
Balanced is a New York soccer clothing and media brand that brings the community together through live competition. Alongside our apparel, we host events that showcase talent, create exposure, and give back through scholarship funds and cash prizes.
EVENTS WE HAVE HOSTED
Pier 5 1v1 Competition — Brooklyn Bridge Park
New York vs New Jersey — 7v7 Rivalry Match
Nassau vs Suffolk County — Long Island All-Star Game
$3,000 GIVEN BACK TO PLAYERS
Across our first three events, Balanced has awarded $3,000 in scholarship funds and cash prizes:
Pier 5 1v1 Competition: $1,000 to winner Robert Arias from the Bronx.
New York vs New Jersey 7v7: $750 to the winning New York team and $250 to Man of the Match Gil de Souza.
Nassau vs Suffolk County All-Star Game: $1,000 in scholarship funds.
Giving back is part of our mission. We want players to leave our events with meaningful experiences, new connections, and opportunities that reach beyond the field.
THE LEVEL OF PLAYERS WE HAVE HOSTED
Our events have featured U.S. Youth National Team players, MLS first-team and MLS NEXT Pro athletes, NCAA Division I players, academy prospects, and Nike Toma athletes.
Prestigious Academy Clubs & Professional Organizations
Our participants have represented or developed through Red Bull New York, NYCFC, FC Dallas, FC Cincinnati, Orlando City, Cedar Stars , BW Gottschee, Metropolitan Oval, Vancouver Whitecaps, Island FC, and Drip FC.
Ivy League Programs
Our events have featured players connected to Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania, including Gil de Souza and Becket Empson Speiden.
Other NCAA Division I Programs
Players from our events have also represented programs including Iona University, Michigan State University, Fordham University, Long Island University, Army West Point, and Boston University.
Featured participants across our events have included Robert Arias, Bamfa Fofana, Kalilou, Gil de Souza, Paul Sokkloff, Dennis Nelich, Becket Empson Speiden, Grant Leveille, Hero Velasquez, Sebastian Chaves, Niko Kolega, Diego Colon, Muni Ajayi, Chris Runde, Benny Rodriguez, Christian Gallagher, Ryan Scuro, Cris Arias, and Ezzio.
OUR FIRST EVENT: PIER 5 1v1 COMPETITION
Our first event brought one-on-one competition to Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 5. Players stepped onto the field to showcase their skill, creativity, and composure against talent from across the region.
Robert Arias from the Bronx took home the win and the $1,000 prize.
The lineup included academy, college, professional, and U.S. Youth National Team talent. This event laid the foundation for what Balanced continues to build: competitive soccer experiences that bring people together and reward players.
OUR SECOND EVENT: NEW YORK vs NEW JERSEY
Our second event turned a regional rivalry into a 7v7 showdown, bringing academy, college, and professional talent together to represent their side. MLS All-Star Julian Hall was also in attendance.
New York earned the win and received $750. Gil de Souza earned Man of the Match and received $250.
The match celebrated the talent on both sides of the rivalry while giving players a stage to compete, connect, and be seen.
OUR THIRD EVENT: NASSAU vs SUFFOLK COUNTY
Our third event put Long Island soccer in the spotlight through the Nassau vs Suffolk County All-Star Game.
With Josue coaching Nassau and Thriston Briscoe coaching Suffolk, the match brought together local talent from respected academy clubs across the region.
Players competed in custom jerseys, with local vendors on-site, at an event built around county pride, exposure, and opportunity.
Nassau took home the win, and Balanced awarded $1,000 in scholarship funds.
NEXT EVENT: HALLOWEEN 1v1 AT PIER 40
Our next event is set for October 30, 2026, at Pier 40 in New York City, featuring 36 contestants in a Halloween 1v1 competition.
We’re bringing the individual challenge back to the city, giving players another stage to showcase their ability and compete in front of the soccer community.
OUR PLAN
We plan to keep growing our events, connecting players across New York and beyond, and working with sponsors and vendors to support future scholarship funds and prizes.
Through live competition, custom apparel, and media coverage, Balanced creates opportunities for players while building a community around the game.
BECOME PART OF OUR MOVEMENT
Want to become part of our movement? Whether you’re a player, coach, creator, sponsor, or vendor, contact balancedfutbol@gmail.com.
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