Official charity partner
7v7 Charity Division · August 15th
NYC Soccer Collective and Rondo have partnered with Grassroot Soccer for a dedicated 7v7 charity division at The Big Apple Showdown.
All proceeds from this division go to Grassroot Soccer to support the health and access of millions of adolescents around the world through soccer-based health programs.
Details
Divisions
Registration
Sign in to register your team.
Pay Tournament Dues
Pay part of your share, your full share, or cover the full team balance.
Official youth partner
Youth 5v5 Tournament
Playing with a youth team? Our partner 5v5 Soccer runs the youth side of The Big Apple Showdown.
Youth divisions register directly through 5v5 Soccer’s event page.
Questions & FAQ
How do I register my team?
Tap Register, sign in or create a free Rondo account, pick your division, and pay the team fee — card or split-pay with your teammates. Your roster confirms in minutes.
Can we split the team fee between players?
Yes. After registering, every marked-in player gets a personal payment link for their share, and the team dashboard tracks who has paid.
I don't have a team — can I still play?
Absolutely. Sign up as a free agent and we'll place you on a roster in your division — you only pay the free-agent fee if you're placed.
You can register as a free agent in the Rondo mobile app (open this tournament and tap "Join as free agent"), or register as a free agent here: free-agent registration on OpenSports.
What is the Nations (diaspora) division?
Each team picks the country it represents — one team per country, first come first served. Same format, bigger bragging rights.
Where does the charity division money go?
All proceeds from the 7v7 Charity Division (August 15th) go to Grassroot Soccer, our official charity partner, funding soccer-based health programs for adolescents worldwide.
What happens if a division is full?
You can join the waitlist at no charge. If a spot opens, we notify you and payment is only collected once you're in.
What's the refund policy?
Full refund if the event is cancelled. Team withdrawals before the registration deadline are refunded minus processing fees; after the deadline, contact us and we'll do our best.
Still have questions?
Reach the organizers at play@bigappleshowdown.nyc — we usually reply within a day.