New York

New York City, USA

All chapters

ACTIVENORTHEASTEst. 2008

1,240

Members

Years active

Upcoming events

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About the chapter

About the New York Chapter

The New York chapter is Galatasaray USA’s flagship home base—anchoring the Northeast corridor with marquee watch events, philanthropic grants, and a youth academy pipeline modeled after GS values. Leaders coordinate nightly with HQ on compliance, ticketing, and member services spanning all five boroughs and tri-state commuters.

Established in the heart of the world’s brightest crossroads, we pair Times Square-grade energy with the humility of lions who never walk alone: chapter grants fund pitch upgrades elsewhere, derby buses roll out chapter-by-chapter, and every newcomer finds a steward—whether lifelong ultras or first-generation diaspora families cheering from Queens to White Plains.

Chapter leadership

Full board

MY
Mehmet Yılmaz
President
Since 2008
UA
Umay Arslan
VP · Operations
Since 2020
LS
Lara Sarıkaya
Treasurer
Since 2018
OK
Ozan Kılıç
Programs Director
Since 2021
ED
Ece Demir
Volunteer Coordinator
Since 2022
BK
Barış Kaya
Youth Academy Lead
Since 2021

Upcoming events

Chapter events

GALA November 15, 2026
Championship Gala Dinner 2026
Black-and-red carpet reception, plated dinner, auctions, live orchestra intermission, derby kickoff countdown on LED wall.
Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe • Teaneck, NJ
Book tickets
WATCH PARTY TBD derby window
Intercontinental Derby Watch Party
Three megawalls, kids area, multilingual MC, halftime Lion’s trivia with chapter prizes.
Brooklyn Waterfront Loft • NYC
RSVP

Community programs

Youth Soccer Academy
Weekend trainings and mentorship for aspiring players aligned with GS values.
Match Day Watch Parties
Big-screen derbies hosted with chapter partners across the metro area.
Charity & Outreach
Annual drives benefiting local youth sports and underserved communities.
Cultural Nights
Language tables, Turkish cinema, and family-friendly community dinners.