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Socceroof is an international network of Premium Indoor Soccer facilities founded in 2018. The first location opened in the South of Brooklyn in Sunset Park, New York City.[1] As of April 5, 2024, Socceroof has four facilities in New York and two in Montreal.[2]
These facilities provide convenient access to high-quality indoor soccer fields for small sided matches, as well as lounge and entertainment areas.[3]Socceroof welcomes soccer players of all ages, starting at 3 years old.[4]
The facilities offers a wide range of opportunities in soccers and activities, including 5-a-side and 7-a-side games, pick-up games, field rentals, leagues, private events, youth classes, camps, tournaments, and birthday parties.[5]
With support from lots of soccer icons such as Manchester United's Anthony Martial and Gerard Houllier, Socceroof is poised to become a cornerstone of the North American soccer community, drawing inspiration from its successful European counterpart, LE FIVE.[6]
History
[edit]Socceroof was created in 2018 by Jean-David Tartour, an entrepreneur who previously founded Le Five, an indoor soccer company in France. He partnered with Jerome Meary co founder of Elite Athletes Agency, a French agency representing international Major League Soccer athletes, to expand Socceroof into the North American market[7]. They partnered with, Jonathan Lupinelli, a former professional soccer player who notably played for Les Girondins de Bordeaux.[8] He joined Socceroof as a managing partner before becoming the Chief Operating Officer.[9]
2018 - Socceroof in Sunset Park
[edit]Socceroof's first center is located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, at 14b 53rd St.[10][11] This 65.000 Square Feet facility features 10 fields, a high-end sports bar, a lounge with screen TVs, and views of the Manhattan (lien interne) skyline (lien interne).[12] It also serves as a venue for private events under the name Sunset Park Rooftop.
2021 - Socceroof in Crown Heights
[edit]In 2021, Socceroof launched its second facility. The Crown Heights facility, located at 1700 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, boasts five fields that can be combined for larger playing areas. It includes a lounge, a bar, and event areas suitable for corporate, social, and sports gatherings, for a total surface of 40,000 square feet.[13]
2021 - Socceroof in Long Island City
[edit]Socceroof's Long Island City location, at 36-39 35th Street, is the first location in the Queens,[14] it offers 4 fields that can be combined. It includes restrooms, a bar, and a café, with spaces suitable for various events, covering a total of 20,000 square feet space.
2023 - International expansion in Montreal - Hochelaga and Le Plateau
[edit]In 2023, Socceroof acquired two existing indoor soccer centers in Montreal.[15]Soccer 5, located on Mont Royal's Plateau at 5061 Rue Fullum. The second center, formerly known as District 5 soccer, situated in Hochelaga, boasts three fields made with synthetic grass materials.[16]
2024 - Socceroof in New Rochelle
[edit]Socceroof's New Rochelle location, at 33 Lecount Pl, is in the 3rd floor of the New Roc City entertainment and retail complex[17] for a total surface of 55.000 square feet. It offers six 5-a-side soccer fields, with the option to combine them. It also features three hardcourt fields for futsal, pickleball, or 3x3 basketball, along with party rooms and a bar.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ Robinet, Fabrice (2020-02-28). "A French Revolution in New York: Indoor Soccer". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Indoor Soccer Facilities in New York City | Socceroof". www.socceroof.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Startup company Socceroof aims to grow the beautiful game in NYC". NBC Sports. 2017-10-06. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Indoor Soccer Facilities in New York City | Socceroof". www.socceroof.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Indoor Soccer Facilities in New York City | Socceroof". www.socceroof.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Startup company Socceroof aims to grow the beautiful game in NYC". NBC Sports. 2017-10-06. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "A French Revolution in New York: Indoor Soccer". www.socceroof.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Girondins4Ever - Jonathan Lupinelli : "Ça m'a fait énormément plaisir d'accueillir mon club de cœur dans mon centre new-yorkais"". Girondins4Ever (in French). 2019-03-21. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Young, Wild & Talented 🎙: #03 - Jonathan Lupinelli - Socceroof - Managing Partner & COO on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Lowin, Natalie (2021-09-16). "Socceroof to open first Queens location in Long Island City – QNS". qns.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Cole, Regina. "Can't Get To The Beach? Go Up On The Roof". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "A French Revolution in New York: Indoor Soccer". www.socceroof.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Brooklyn Crown Hall | Crown Heights". Brooklyn Crown Hall. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Lowin, Natalie (2021-09-16). "Socceroof to open first Queens location in Long Island City – QNS". qns.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Aubin, Maxime (2023-07-15). "Socceroof veut développer le foot à 5 à Montréal". Maudits Français (in French). Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Le Plateau". www.socceroof.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "New Roc City". www.visitwestchesterny.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Socceroof is opening in New Rochelle !". www.socceroof.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
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