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In 1980, an ad was placed in the Village Voice looking for gay men interested in playing soccer in an area of Central Park known as the Ramble.

The few who showed up were unaware they were about to make history. This was the birth of the New York Ramblers, the world’s first organized openly-gay soccer club. The Ramblers provided a space for gay men, who enjoyed the sport, to meet and socialize outside of the traditional settings of bars and clubs. Not long after the Ramblers’ founding, gay soccer clubs began forming around the country. Th

is growing network of clubs established the International Gay and Le***an Football Association (IGLFA) which brings together member organizations in competitive play. Since its creation in 1992, the IGLFA has had over 80 teams from more than 20 countries join its ranks. Now entering our fourth decade, the Ramblers have traveled the country and the globe participating in various soccer tournaments, from the Philadelphia Pumpkin Patch and Provincetown Classic to the Gay Games, Outgames and IGLFA World Championship. And every spring, we proudly host our own tournament the New York Indoor Classic, drawing teams from all over North America and beyond. In addition to weekly practices and participation in leagues around the New York metropolitan area, we regularly organize social events from bowling to house parties to the occasional karaoke outing, as well as yearly traditions like the Annual Awards Dinner, and Winter Holiday Party. The principal agenda of the Ramblers remains unchanged from the club’s inception: to provide a comfortable and fun atmosphere for all people to enjoy the competition and camaraderie of soccer, regardless of skill level, sexual orientation, gender, race or religion; to break down stereotypes about gay people in sports; and to forge new friendships as part of an ongoing Ramblers family. The New York Ramblers Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Thank you for your support. See you on the pitch!

12/12/2025

New board, who dis? Meet your 2026 New York Ramblers Board of Directors! Looking forward to what will be a great year for our club 💜

11/24/2025

It’s that time of year! Our annual meeting is right around the corner—it’s your chance to hear about things the board has worked on and what’s on the horizon. It’s also a chance to provide feedback on anything and everything Ramblers related. Pizza will be served!

This will also be the place to hear from people running for the board for next year. Stay tuned for more information on who is running for each position.

The after party will be at Gym Bar where Danny is not legally or morally responsible for his behavior.

11/19/2025

Our spooky season is over! Congrats to our Fall League champions!!

D1: Bodega Cats of Salem, captained by
D2: Boo Cross Boo Shield, captained by

11/11/2025

It’s time to meet your 2025 New York Ramblers Drag Rumble contestants!! Here’s who will be vying for the crown this Wednesday at 3 Dollar Bill! You definitely won’t want to miss this—get your tickets today!

10/23/2025

🌈⚽️ The NY Ramblers Drag Rumble is BACK, honey! ⚽️🎉

Get ready for a night where cleats meet heels and tackles turn into twirls 💅✨ Join us at 3 Dollar Bill for the fiercest fundraiser of the season — featuring your favorite NY Ramblers serving looks, laughs, and legendary performances, all in support of our glorious club 💖

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 12th

🕗 Time: Doors 6:30 PM, Shows 7:00 PM

📍 Location: 3 Dollar Bill, Brooklyn

Come ready to cheer, tip, and support the NY Ramblers as they compete for the crown of 2025 DRAG RUMBLE CHAMPION — contestants announcement coming 10/29.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now at the link in our bio and support the world’s first organized openly-gay soccer ⚽️ club.

08/01/2025

Fall Registration is OPEN!
Follow the link in our bio to register for the Fall 2025 Lottery!

Registration closes Aug 15th at 12pm!

06/03/2025

Congratulations to our Spring League D1 and D2 champions!

D1 Winners - Black Team Captained by Dan Palermo
D2 Winners - Yellow Team Captained by John Valgoi

05/22/2025

Summer League 2025 Lottery Registration is now Open! Link in Bio for registration form!

Deadline to Register is June 2nd!

02/23/2025

2024 EOY Party on film 📸

Link in bio for full album 😘

02/18/2025

Spring 2025 Lottery Registration is open!

Follow link in bio for details and registration form!

02/15/2025

Trans people have always been here, and can never be erased. We welcome, uplift, and advocate for every member of our community, both on and off the field.

Learn more about initiatives taking place

12/14/2024

2024 Polar Bear Cup 🐻‍❄️⚽️

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