PLAYSOCCER Spring 2018 – Luisa Del Cid A busy family means there is not always time for you or your kids to get in enough exercise. But making time to be active as a family is a great bonding experience while working up a sweat. By setting an example through […]
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PLAYSOCCER Spring 2018 You joined the sports industry a year after college. Where did you want your career to go from there and did you always hope to cover major international sporting events? I wanted to go exactly where I am right now. My dad had always instilled in me […]
PLAYSOCCER Spring 2018 When AYSO alumnus Sigi Schmid was announced as LA Gaxaxy’s head coach in July 2017, the soccer team’s president, Chris Klein, called Schmid “one of the most experienced coaches in the history of soccer in the US.” And it’s true. With more than 250 wins across MLS […]
PLAYSOCCER Spring 2018 On Feb. 18, 2018, the AYSO United Los Angeles 11U Girls were announced as champions in the California State Soccer Association – South’s (Cal South) State Cup tournament, Mayors Division. The Mayors Division was open to all teams 9U through 11U playing in a Cal South sanctioned […]
PLAYSOCCER Spring 2018 – Ruben Diaz Can you picture yourself as a 90-year-old referee? Marvin Kleinberg can – in fact, he is one. In addition to working full-time as a patent lawyer, Kleinberg volunteers as a referee for AYSO Region 58, which covers Van Nuys and Sherman Oaks in California. […]
PLAYSOCCER Spring 2018 – Ruben Diaz Three years ago, Regions in Hawaii had an assortment of AYSO programs to offer, such as AYSO’s Core program and AYSO Extra. But during that same time period, some volunteers thought something was missing. That missing piece was an AYSO club program, says Clyde […]
PLAYSOCCER Spring 2018 – Quentin Holmes Saturday mornings in Michigan during the early 90s meant two big things for me: time with my dad and soccer games at the park. I remember the mad dash around the house to eat breakfast, find my uniform and cleats, and load gear into […]
TORRANCE, Calif. – Jan. 16, 2018 – American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) and AYSO United are pleased to announce that Paul Bright has joined the organization as the National Director of Coaching for AYSO United. Bright, a UEFA A and USSF B Licensed Coach, brings decades of experience as a […]
TORRANCE, Calif. – Jan. 11, 2018 – American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is pleased to announce the addition of three new team members to our Organization: Scott Snyder, Yvonne Lara and Al Prado. Scott Snyder joins the organization’s executive team as its new Director of Programs and Education and will also serve […]
We are very excited to announce that our digital version of the winter 2017 PLAYSOCCER magazine has officially launched! In this edition of PLAYSOCCER, read all about what a VIP tournament is, some of the stellar AYSO volunteers that strive to make a difference, and why having an AYSO Playground […]