AYSO PLAY! continues to plant new flags across the country, bringing quality soccer programming and the AYSO experience to communities that have historically had limited access to organized youth soccer.
From after-school programs and community partnerships to recreational league launches and special events, AYSO PLAY! is creating new pathways for kids and families to discover the game — and the values that make AYSO special.
New & Growing Programs Across the Country
- Austin, Texas — A new after-school program launched this spring at the Magellan International School, with several additional Austin-area school districts identified as strong candidates for Fall 2026 programming.
- Wimauma, Florida — The RCMA Academy after-school soccer program recently entered its second 8-week cycle, serving K–5 students five days a week after school.
- Tampa, Florida — A new collaboration with the Greater Tampa Boys & Girls Club kicked off April 30 and will run through the end of the school year, serving multiple elementary schools within Hillsborough County Public Schools.
- Bridgewater, New Jersey — Following a successful launch last October, AYSO renewed its partnership with the MLK Youth Center for Friday afternoon soccer programming for youth ages 5–14 through early June.
- Stamford, Connecticut — This spring, AYSO hosted a spring break half-day soccer camp with community partner Building One Community for students in grades 1–5, with additional summer camps anticipated later this year.
- Calipatria, California — Supported by a grant from the LA84 Foundation, a new program launched in California’s Imperial Valley on March 21. A six-week after-school program begins later this month and is expected to expand further this fall.
- Bowling Green, Kentucky — Plans are underway to launch a recreational soccer program with BG United, which currently offers basketball and flag football programs. Soccer programming is targeted for an early summer debut.
- Dallas, Texas — The upcoming PLAYSOCCER event at NAGM on May 22 will welcome youth from Title I schools in the Grapevine School District along with local community organizations serving area youth. The event will help spark future recreational play opportunities throughout the region.
As AYSO PLAY! continues to grow, these programs represent more than soccer — they represent opportunity, inclusion, and the continued expansion of the AYSO mission into communities nationwide.
Interested in bringing AYSO PLAY! to your community? Grow the game with AYSO PLAY!: https://aysoplay.org/contact/
