Former professional indoor soccer goalkeeper Brent Reis embraces the trials, mentorship and growth of being a goalkeeper from AYSO. The goalkeeper position is one of the most specialized positions in the sport of soccer, requiring the player to hold a big weight of pressure as the last wall of defense […]
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We are very excited to announce that our digital version of the Winter 2018 PLAYSOCCER magazine has officially launched! In this edition of PLAYSOCCER, read about the 7 tips to reduce injury, the evolution of National Women’s Soccer League star Beverly Yanez, what it takes to be a great coach […]
TORRANCE, Calif. – December 17, 2018 – The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) and AYSO United are pleased to announce that Firmiano Ribeiro will assume the position of Director of Coaching for AYSO United Santa Clarita. Ribeiro joins AYSO United having previously worked with the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Program […]
TORRANCE, Calif. – October 25, 2018 – The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) and Albertsons Companies Inc. are pleased to announce that they have entered into a sponsorship agreement to bring Albertsons’ O Organics® product line to AYSO and its youth soccer teams. AYSO has made it an intentional focus to […]
AYSO National Player Programs Manager Andy Price details the six vital skills youth players gain from playing soccer. Why does playing soccer matter? Is it just to be fit? To try to make it professionally? Ask any tenured coach or player and they’ll tell you that it is much deeper […]
Arima in Trinidad and Tobago, known for the Larry Gomes Stadium that played host stadium to the 2001 FIFA U17 Men World Cup finals, is the second largest area of the three boroughs of Trinidad and Tobago. Now, 17 years later from that U17 World Cup that saw France lift […]
We are very excited to announce that our digital version of the Fall 2018 PLAYSOCCER magazine has officially launched! In this edition of PLAYSOCCER, read about the trials and tribulations of star Los Angeles FC midfielder Benny Feilhaber, some valuable tips for our soccer youth, about the impact our VIP […]
Photo: LAFC & Andrew Quirk During the late 1980’s, a young Jewish boy could be found on local futsal courts in Rio De Janeiro getting his first kicks of a soccer ball. Those kicks would soon become the catalyst to a storied professional soccer career, taking that young kid around […]
Since 1991, the Very Important Player (VIP) program has provided a quality soccer experience for individuals whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult for them to participate on mainstream soccer teams. AYSO stayed true to the principle of Everyone Plays®, uniting players of all backgrounds with the guarantee that […]
For many families, game days are the best time of the week. No matter if it’s warm or chilly, your players are still working hard and it’s important to take the necessary measures to make sure your player doesn’t suffer from dehydration. Keep the following three tips in mind to […]
