The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is the oldest non-profit (501c3) and leading grassroots youth soccer program in the country. For 60 years, AYSO has given kids the opportunity to be introduced to the beautiful game of soccer.

AYSO was the first organization to give female athletes an equal opportunity in sports, predating Title IX.

VISION: To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives.

MISSION: Develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on AYSO’s Six Philosophies.

AYSO Regions are community-run soccer programs, essentially local soccer clubs. They can have less than a hundred players or several thousand! Each Region is run by a volunteer Regional Commissioner and a volunteer Regional Board. Regions are responsible for recruiting volunteers to coach and referee, running practices and games, finding and allocating field space, facilitating registration, managing finances, and parent communication.

AYSO Regions are commonly referred to as our Core Program. Teams are formed and match schedules created by player age groups. Our programs run from 4U (3 year olds) to 19U (up to 18 years old). Training sessions and match days are set by the local volunteers who run the program.



AYSO PROGRAMS

AYSO’s Player Pathway allows for players of all ages and skill levels to develop and progress within the game of soccer, as a team and as individuals.

Learn about our programs.