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Play soccer at Pier 42

Evolving waterfront space on the Lower East Side, with developing potential for casual soccer.

Pier 42
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Recent matches
Citrin Cooperman
3 - 3
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6:50pm Aug 14, 2025 Pier 42
Goblins United
2 - 5
Panthers FC
6:00pm Aug 14, 2025 Pier 42
Polar Beers
1 - 4
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6:50pm Aug 7, 2025 Pier 42
Citrin Cooperman
1 - 0
Panthers FC
6:00pm Aug 7, 2025 Pier 42
This could’ve been an email
1 - 5
Goblins United
7:00pm Jul 31, 2025 Pier 42
Citrin Cooperman
0 - 0
Polar Beers
6:00pm Jul 31, 2025 Pier 42
Panthers FC
2 - 0
This could’ve been an email
7:00pm Jul 24, 2025 Pier 42
Panthers FC
2 - 0
This could’ve been an email
7:00pm Jul 24, 2025 Pier 42
Goblins United
6 - 0
Polar Beers
6:00pm Jul 24, 2025 Pier 42
Goblins United
6 - 0
Polar Beers
6:00pm Jul 24, 2025 Pier 42
Playing soccer at Pier 42 in Lower East Side Manhattan
Address

42 South St, New York, NY 10005

Surface
Synthetic turf
Field Size
Large field
Goals
6 x 12 foot goals
About
Pier 42 is a waterfront park on the Lower East Side that is currently undergoing significant transformation and development. Historically, like many of Manhattan's piers, Pier 42 was a working pier, crucial to the city's maritime commerce. In more recent decades, it fell into disuse and disrepair. The current redevelopment project aims to transform this industrial relic into a vibrant public space, providing much-needed green and recreational areas for the densely populated Lower East Side community. This project is part of a broader city initiative to reclaim and revitalize New York's waterfronts. While specific, dedicated, full-sized soccer fields may still be limited or in development phases, the park offers open green spaces that can be utilized for casual soccer or smaller, informal games. Its primary appeal lies in its developing waterfront access and views of the East River, offering a unique urban landscape. Accessibility is generally via a walk from nearby subway stations (F, J, M, Z to Delancey Street-Essex Street) or by bus. Players should anticipate a more informal playing experience as the formal recreational facilities are still taking shape within this evolving public space.
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