AYSO’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Yvonne Lara held a Zoom chat with Region 18 player Claudia Chavez and her mother Melissa A. Robinson-Chavez to talk about how they are working to inspire action with the goal of embracing diversity within their community. Claudia was recently featured on Kids, Race […]
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Major League Soccer (MLS) returns to play on July 8th with an all-new tournament format bringing 54 matches, 26 teams, 6 groups together to crown 1 champion. The MLS is Back Tournament, will take place at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida […]
Consistent with our anti-discrimination policy, AYSO and our Clubs (AYSO United, Matrix and Challenge) stand in solidarity with the black community and denounce any form of racism and prejudice. We know that our black communities are hurting, and we will remain committed to being united in the fight for substantive change […]
To wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, we spoke with Mental Performance Consultant and AYSO coach, Katie McKee to talk about Mental Performance Tips for Youth During the COVID 19 crisis. A former collegiate soccer athlete with an M.A. in Sport Psychology, Certificate in Exercise and Sports Performance, Katie shares […]
On April 18, 2020, AYSO lost a beloved volunteer of 35 years, Hugh McCleish. Below you can read more about the lasting impact Hugh has left on the organization as a whole. As a volunteer and AYSO Hall of Famer, Hugh set an example of positive coaching, dedicated leadership and […]
4 out of 5 Youth Soccer Players Are Training at Home; 4 out of 5 Soccer Parents Expect Play to Resume by August Hillsborough, NC, April 29, 2020 – SOCCER.COM, the nation’s leading soccer-specialty retailer, today announced the results of a recent nationwide survey to understand parents’ perceptions of how the […]
By Katie McKee As you know, we are in unprecedented times with COVID-19, where seasons and school years have been postponed or canceled, gathering in groups and team practices isn’t an option, everyone is working from home, and we have some extra time on our hands. Kids have now become […]
AYSO is teaming up with UK International Soccer (UKIS), our Camp Provider and Growth Partner, to offer an exciting challenge that will allow all of our players to develop their skills and then showcase them via our social media platforms. However, this is not just aimed at our players as […]
With this period of social distancing set in place, it is vital for us to remain at home to flatten the curve of COVID-19. Unfortunately, this means that our beloved soccer seasons have been placed on hold and we will spend some time away from the fields but this does […]
With everyone limited to practicing their soccer skills at home, we thought it would be useful to provide some ways to keep your soccer ball in good condition. Here are some tips to take care of your soccer ball: Don’t kick your soccer ball hard against the wall, that can […]
