Following the 1967 season the United Soccer Association and the National Professional Soccer League merged to form the North American Soccer League. It was announced that New York would be one of the 20-teams in play in the North American Soccer League (NASL).
After the 1967 season, the United Soccer Association and the National Professional Soccer League combined to create the North American Soccer League. The announcement was made that New York would be among the 20 teams participating in the newly formed North American Soccer League.