Laughter, movement, child-centered, and nonstop action. Welcome to Kickstart! AYSO’s new program for players ages 3–6 replaces Playground and Schoolyard with a simpler, more flexible experience built around what young children love most: movement, imagination, exploration, and play. For 6U, instead of traditional teams and schedules, the Kickstart 6U option […]
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New education partnership integrates autism-focused training, workshops, and on-demand resources into AYSO’s national coach development platform. Torrance, CA (February 16, 2026) — The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), a national leader in youth sports and the oldest nonprofit youth soccer organization in the United States, today announced a new educational […]
Communities nationwide benefit from AYSO partnership renewal as soccer enthusiasm grows ahead of the World Cup Torrance, CA (February 2, 2026) — As youth soccer participation continues to accelerate nationwide ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, AYSO today announced the renewal and expansion of its long-standing partnership with Sator […]
Community-focused nonprofit leader brings national sports and youth development experience to AYSO. TORRANCE, CA, (January 26, 2026) — The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) today announced that the AYSO National Board of Directors has appointed Jenni Luke as National Executive Director, effective January 22, 2026. Luke brings extensive experience leading […]
Celebrating the Spirit of AYSO Sportsmanship From local tournaments and Area playoffs to Section championships, AYSO competition is where our players, coaches, and volunteers come together to celebrate teamwork, effort, and the joy of the game. These events represent the culmination of hard work and the true spirit of soccer […]
Thank you for your incredible support! We are nearing 200 regions that have supported the Coach Store, which has generated almost $10,000 for the AYSO Playership Fund. This fund fuels opportunities and experiences for players across the country. Your purchases are more than transactions—they are investments in the future of […]
This past October 4th-5th, Sections 1, 10, 11 hosted 21 new Regional Commissioners for RC Training featuring opportunities to discuss and plan the AYSO Experience that best fits their Regions and communities. RCs also discussed strategies for recruiting, retaining volunteers, and staffing their Regional Boards in order to continue the […]
At NAGM 2026 in Grapevine, TX, we will be electing four members to the National Board of Directors and a National President. There will be four open positions for a three-year term on the National Board, and one open position for the one-year term of the National President. Submit your […]
AYSO Announces Partnership with BEEUP as Official Fruit Snack Partner TORRANCE, CA (September 25, 2025) – The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is proud to announce a new partnership with BEEUP, the honey-based fruit snack brand co-founded by David Beckham, as the Official Fruit Snack Partner for the 2025–2026 season. […]
TORRANCE, CA (June 10, 2025) – American Youth Soccer Organization, US Club Soccer, and US Youth Soccer have announced an adjustment to the previously announced age group cut-off decision. While the age group formation is currently based on a Jan. 1-Dec. 31 timeframe (“birth year”), these organizations announced in March […]
