The American Youth Soccer Organization is the oldest national youth soccer program in the United States and a 501C3 nonprofit. Our mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs throughout the country which promote a fun, family environment built on the foundation of our Six Philosophies.

Beginning with only nine teams and a handful of soccer enthusiasts, AYSO was established in 1964 out of a garage in Torrance, California. The goal was, and still is, to ensure that kids have 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. More than 50 years later, AYSO now has thriving programs for kids and adults in nearly 900 communities all over the country as well as internationally in the Virgin Islands and Trinidad and Tobago. With over eight million AYSO alumni, we are a name that’s synonymous with excellence and recognized nationwide.

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.