The Cosmopolitan Soccer League Division 1 champions NEW YORK SHAMROCKS SOCCER CLUB are seeking a first team coach for the 2021-22 season.

This position is a volunteer role and all players are fully amateur.

Reasonable expenses will be fully covered by the club committee, based on a transparent reimbursement system.

The coach will be fully supported by a team manager / club general manager who will implement player registration and oversee all other league / club administration including permits and CSL correspondence.

The reserves team coaches are already in place and will be fully supportive of the first team coach and players where and when deemed appropriate.

The first team coach will also be welcome to select 2/3 of their own assistants, as they see fit.

Time commitment:

• four hours every weekend from early August through to mid June (not including a six-week winter break from mid December through to early February, weather permitting).
• two hours on a suitable weeknight for weekly squad practice

Please email NYShamrockSC@gmail.com to indicate interest or call Club President Rob O’Neill at (929) 601-5956 for more information.

Sunday will see the commencement of the new season with Paddy Geraghty’s men’s first team and Rob O’Neill’s Reserves lining out against Kelmendi FC at Roosevelt Island’s Octagon (kick off 10am and 12pm).

“It’s great to be back playing,” said newly installed club president and first team gaffer Geraghty.

“Our committee has been working hard to facilitate a safe return and currently we can accommodate up to 90 players on our men’s teams. We are also close to getting our women’s teams back on the field so hopefully we can finalize details on that next week.  

“Securing Roosevelt Island as our home field allows us to ensure all safety protocols will be met as well as providing a local venue for supporters to watch games. Special thanks must go to Sean O’Neill who worked diligently behind the scenes to help ensure we would be able to compete in the CSL this Fall. We hope to see some familiar faces on Sunday.”

The Shamrocks defense, shorn of talismanic defender Stu Colbert, will have to be at their best against the free-scoring Albanians. Geraghty can, however, rely on the experience of Larry Slaughter, John McAleenan and the returning Charlie O’Loughlin to marshal the back line.

On the other side of the field Geraghty will have an exciting attack with goal threats throughout the midfield and forwards in players such as Darren Coleman, Joey Aronovsky, Chris Uy and Kurt Cameron.

“We are looking forward to Sunday’s game,” he added.

“We have a strong squad that has been together for a while and the pre-season has gone well. We welcome back Charlie O’Loughlin, a direct replacement for Stuart Colbert, who we wish well after his recent surgery.  Our new players including Reed Williams, Kyle Perno, Jared Gilbey, and Aidan Haas have shown well in training and will improve the depth of our squad.  We can’t wait to get started.”

Rob O’Neill’s reserves take the field against Kelmendi FC NY Reserve who are newcomers to the division and will be something of an unknown quantity. O’Neill will have a hugely experienced squad at his disposal and they are certainly capable of mounting a title challenge.

Lastly, the club would like to wish all the very best to Mikaela Howell who has signed for Sky Blue FC who play in the National Women’s Soccer League.

After several months of uncertainty, the Shamrocks Soccer Club can at last begin to celebrate 60 years of soccer in New York City!

It has been a sad year for the city and the thoughts of everyone at our club are with everyone who has endured hardship throughout this time.

But there are causes for optimism now at the Rocks with a new president and a new committee, a new field permit secured and a new campaign being launched where you and all of our supporters can have your name or a message inscribed on our special 60th anniversary jersey.

At a first ever Virtual AGM on Monday September 14 – which had been delayed due to uncertainty over the prospects of Fall soccer – a well attended recap of a shortened season culminated in a successful vote for new officers.

First team coach Paddy Geraghty was a very popular choice to succeed Teresa Brink as president with Teresa moving to the role of secretary. New committee members Ger Shivnan (PRO,) Des Fetherston and Joe Zorbo were welcomed aboard and outgoing officers Amber Waery and Erin Cullen were thanked for their commitment to the club. See below for full committee list.

Meanwhile, after a tough month of searching for a field, the Shamrocks can finally confirm involvement in Division 1 of the Cosmopolitan Soccer League after the securing of Roosevelt Island Octagon. Huge gratitude to long time Rock and RI resident Sean O’Neill for his help in this matter.

The firsts and reserves will kick off the new season on Sunday October 4 with a home game at Roosevelt against Kelmendi (10am/12pm) followed by a trip to Richmond County, a home clash with Beyond and then October rounds out away to Zum Schneider. Full schedule here.

With 60th anniversary celebrations having been hampered by the global pandemic, the club committee is looking for sponsorship through a specially designed 60th anniversary jersey which will be inscribed with the names and / or messages of Rocks supporters. Email NYShamrockSC@gmail.com for more information.

Fundraising – 60th anniversary jersey:
$5,000 sponsorship across front of all sets of jerseys
$2,500 sponsorship across back over number
$2,000 sponsorship across back under number

Name on jersey:
$100 – name and / or message on 60th anniversary jersey
$150 – + jersey mailed to you
$200 – + jersey mailed to you + season non-playing membership

Meanwhile, amidst all the good news, we did have one setback during our pre-season friendly at Lansdowne on Saturday evening. Club stalwart Stu Colbert is today beginning his long road to recovery after surgery on a serious leg injury sustained during that game. He is in good spirits and emerged from hospital wearing Rocks merch. Best of luck Stu!

Unfortunately due to the lack of field permits in the five boroughs, there will be no Fall season for the rest of the CSL along with the New York Metropolitan Women’s Soccer League who are entirely dependent on the New York Parks Dept.

As a result the Shamrocks Over 30s have entered a team into the Long Island league and the Legends are now also seeking players aged Over 40 to do likewise. Please reach out to John Riordan at (917) 767-2362.

Finally, the club would like to extend its deepest sympathy to longstanding player Bingo O’Driscoll and his family on the passing of his father Gene. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

2020-21 Shamrocks Committee:

President: Paddy Geraghty

Vice President :John Riordan

Secretary: Teresa Brink

Treasurer: Rob Gaynor

Games Commissioner: Kailey Walsh

Social Secretary: Georgia Frost

PRO: Ger Shivnan

Club Directors: Pat Burke, Des Fetherston, Nikle Guzijan, Sean Mc Mullan, Rob O’Neill, Tricia Reed-Geraghty, Joe Zorbo

Up the Rocks!

The Shamrocks Soccer Club has lost a great man.

David ‘Scotty’ Shevlin, who passed away Thursday after a short illness, was president of the club for two decades and his longevity in the role brought the club to great success and heights.

This popular Scotland-born gentleman is one of the main reasons why the club is where it is today. He had a welcoming smile and friendly handshake for any new members.

Being a Scotsman, he shared his great sense of humor with everyone. A true legend and a true Shamrock. Scotty, you will be missed by all.

His wake will take place on Friday, July 24 from 4pm-8pm at Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home (located at 64 Ashford Ave, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522). The funeral is set for the following day, Saturday, July 25, 11am at Our Lady of Pompeii Church (located at 95 Palisade St, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522).

In this picture, Scotty is gathered with old Shamrocks friends on the evening he was Guest of Honor at the 2017 End-of-Season Awards Banquet. Scotty was also named an Honorary Lifetime Member of the club that night.

RIP Scotty.

New Shamrocks White coach John Keane enjoyed a perfect start to his new role at the club when his team recorded a 3-0 victory over Beyond FC at St Michaels on Sunday.

After a hard fought and scoreless first half, Christine Perrella opened the scoring in the second half and Cassie Esposito also opened her account for the season with a pair of goals which sealed victory.

“Great team effort in what was a very evenly matched game,” said Keane.

“We began to outwork our opponents in all areas in the second half and the breakthrough came for a deserved win.”

NYMWSL Division A champions Shamrocks Green started their title defense with a 1-1 tie at Rovers.

”This was the epitome of the first game of the season,” said new coach Kelci Hegg.

“We were a little rushed, a little disorganized but overall, we managed to get a result. I have confidence as we go forward, we will be fitter and smarter in the games to come.

“It was good to see Teresa Ferraro not miss a beat is she came back and scored our lone goal and have a newcomer Dayna Darcy create the assist.”

Meanwhile, in the men’s league, the first team were unlucky not to bring a result back from Travers Island where NYAC emerged 3-2 winners.

A goal just before half-time from Francesco Zanetti set up by John McAleenan and an 85th minute consolation from Jack Watson with Darren Coleman assisting were not enough to salvage a first point of the season.

“We were unlucky not to get a point from the game,” said Paddy Geraghty.

“We had a few decent chances and hit the crossbar. We gave away two goals that were avoidable and overall we didn’t play our game. We’ll try fix it this week and go again next Sunday.”

In the curtain raiser, the Rocks Reserves battled back from 3-1 down to eke out a 3-3 draw against perennial rivals NYAC. James Whyte (1) and James Hudson (2) were on the mark for Kevin McPhillips’ men.

”Another slow start this week but the lads showed good character again to score three unanswered goals and come away with the point,” said Coach KMc.

“The group is still getting to know each other and we’ve got some things to figure out, but the team spirit and effort is fantastic.”

Shamrocks 1960 are also seeking a first point after they too were on the wrong end of a 3-2 reversal, Ciaran Brennan and Hughie McGowan scoring the goals for Rob O’Neill’s team.

“This was a tough loss once again,” said O’Neill.

”We missed a few great chances and conceded a couple soft goals. Disappointing but we’ll regroup at training Tuesday and move forward.”

In the first game of a busy Sunday, the Legends were 5-2 winners over Eintracht, sending John Riordan’s men to a 2-0 record at the top of the Over 40s Division.

Marcus Nascimento opened the scoring early with a fine finish off a Ger Shivnan assist. The Brazilian then turned provider for Shivnan who also added a third team goal just before half-time.

Eintracht narrowed the game to 3-1 but then Shivnan added another assist to his tally when he played in Paul Bradshaw for his first goal of the season, giving the Legends some breathing space. Paddy Geraghty rounded off the scoring with an immaculate left foot finish.

“Delighted with the win,” said Riordan. “It was great to have Cair Ferguson back in action and also good to see Paul Bradshaw find the back of the net. Good team performance but a big test next Sunday against Barnstonworth will really tell us where we are.”