American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)
The American Youth Soccer Organization or AYSO is a youth soccer program with it's National Office located in Torrance, CA. They provide educational resources, centralized accounting and registration functions, marketing and fundraising assistance, communications resources, and development support to the many Sections (S), Areas (A), and Regions (R) through the United States. They are a nonprofit organization and the oldest national youth soccer program in the US. Starting with just 9 teams AYSO was established in 1964 out of a garage in Torrance, California. Today, AYSO has expanded into programs for kids and adults in nearly 900 communities all over the country and internationally in the Virgin Islands and Trinidad and Tobago.

AYSO runs on volunteer power. 
This means registered volunteers run the local AYSO programs all over the country. Additionally, our National Board of Directors, National President, as well as every coach, referee, and Regional Commissioner – the list goes on – is a volunteer. Due to the thousands of volunteers throughout the U.S. donating their time every season, AYSO is as successful and far-reaching as it is today. To learn more about the different AYSO volunteer options, click here.

National AYSO Website
AYSO Programs
AYSO Volunteer Resources

AYSO Mission
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.

AYSO Six Philosophies
Everyone Plays ®
Balanced Teams
Open Registration
Positive Coaching
Good Sportsmanship
Player Development