About AYSO

About American Youth Soccer Organization

The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is the oldest non-profit (501c3) and leading grassroots youth soccer program in the country. For 60 years, AYSO has given kids the opportunity to be introduced to the beautiful game of soccer.

AYSO was the first organization to give female athletes an equal opportunity in sports, predating Title IX.

VISION: To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives.

MISSION: Develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on AYSO’s Six Philosophies.

AYSO REGIONS

AYSO Regions are community-run soccer programs, essentially local soccer clubs. They can have less than a hundred players or several thousand! Each Region is run by a volunteer Regional Commissioner and a volunteer Regional Board. Regions are responsible for recruiting volunteers to coach and referee, running practices and games, finding and allocating field space, facilitating registration, managing finances, and parent communication.

AYSO Regions are commonly referred to as our Core Program. Teams are formed and match schedules created by player age groups. Our programs run from 4U (3 year olds) to 19U (up to 18 years old). Training sessions and match days are set by the local volunteers who run the program.

AYSO PROGRAMS

AYSO’s Player Pathway allows for players of all ages and skill levels to develop and progress within the game of soccer, as a team and as individuals.
Learn about our programs.

Player Registration

Fall 2026 Soccer Program

AYSO Region 232's Core program is designed to allow kids ages 3 to 18 years old a chance to play soccer on fair and balanced teams with all players provided a guaranteed amount of playing time in every game. It is also a great chance for parents to volunteer and help support their kids.

Players must wear shin guards during practices and games.
Cleats are not required but highly recommended.
If they would like to bring their own ball, please make sure it's the correct size
Kickstart/Playground: Size 3 ball
6U / 8U: Size 3 ball
10U / 12U: Size 4 ball
14U and Up: Size 5 ball

Although it is our desire to include every child who wishes to play soccer, as a practical matter registration is only available on a first come, first served basis. Many factors can contribute to limiting registration within any division, including but not limited to the number of volunteers and availability of practice fields. Once a division has been filled, a waiting list is created from which players may be placed on a team if another player drops or additional coaches are secured.

In an attempt to balance teams correctly, we cannot accept requests for your child to be with specific coaches, or children to be placed on same teams as other children. Only the coach's own children, and siblings within the same division are guaranteed to be on same team.