New Haven Youth Soccer’s Dedicated Duo Leads team to National Championship

October 29, 2026

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This year Coach Nick Murphy and Coach Nick Rayas formed a team of 10 girls and competed in 5v5 tournaments thought the spring in summer and were able to qualify to compete for a national title. They went down to Florida to compete with the best of the best across the nation, and they lead the team to victory.


Between both coaches they have well over 20 years of experience coaching players and developing some of the best players the state of Connecticut has seen. Their dedication, the ability to teach the game of soccer, setting goals, bringing trustworthiness and integrity to the club, enthusiasm and positivity, empowerment and belief in potential, but most importantly showing the players how they should be representing the town of New Haven is unmatched. Bringing in various championships throughout the last 5 years to New Haven. Defending 2x u12 Girls Clinton Invitational Champions, defending 2x u13 Girls Barrington Rhode Island Invitational Champions, 2x defending u12 Fall and Spring League Girls Champions, and now 5v5 2025 Girls National Championship.


“The Nicks” as the coaches are commonly known in NHYS have been coaching boys and Girls teams in our program for close to five years. They bring their love for the sport, the love for our community and the love for our kids to all of the teams they coach. I wish we could clone them; in the meantime, they will devote eight days a week to NHYS. We are lucky to have both leading several of our teams and I cannot wait to see what is next for them”- Mike Galbicsek NHYS Executive Director


Both Coach Murphy and Coach Rayas have now added National Champion to their coach resumes, along with all their other outstanding accomplishments. Their 5v5 Girls team are now ranked #1 in the nation from Connecticut.

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New Haven Youth Soccer Celebrates National Coaching Excellence and Championship Success

By Justin Brehm • October 29, 2026
New Haven, CT — New Haven Youth Soccer (NHYS) proudly announces two major achievements that highlight the strength, leadership, and commitment of its coaching staff: Director of Coaching and Head Coach Todd Hill has been named 2025 United Soccer Coaches Youth Coach of the Year , and NHYS coaches Nick Murphy and Nick Rayas have led their team to a National Championship title.

Todd Hill Named 2025 United Soccer Coaches Youth National Coach of the Year

October 29, 2026
We are excited to share a major achievement from our soccer community! United Soccer Coaches recently announced that Todd Hill of New Haven Youth Soccer has been named the 2025 Youth National Coach of the Year. Selected from nationwide nominations submitted by Member Club programs and youth coaches across the country, Coach Todd was recognized for his extraordinary 34-year dedication to the sport. Throughout his career—spanning academy leadership, high school programs, and collegiate club teams—he has focused on balancing player development with a supportive, growth-minded environment. As a product of New Haven Youth Soccer himself, Coach Todd’s approach emphasizes values that extend far beyond the pitch, mentoring young athletes in commitment, problem-solving, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Congratulations to Coach Todd on receiving this distinguished national honor! To read the full announcement, head over to the original article on United Soccer Coaches .

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At our club, soccer is about more than practices and games. It's about creating unforgettable experiences and building a strong community. Recently, we had the opportunity to take our players to a professional soccer match, giving them the chance to watch the game they love from the stands, cheer together, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Events like these remind our players that soccer is more than just a sport. It's a family. We'd also like to recognize and thank our incredible coaches, whose dedication, leadership, and passion make opportunities like this possible. Their commitment continues to inspire our players both on and off the field.