AYSO HISTORY
How AYSO started
The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is the oldest national youth soccer program in the United States. AYSO was established with only nine teams by a handful of soccer enthusiasts in 1964 out of a garage in Torrance, Calif. They wanted to make sure kids were introduced to the beautiful game. Over five decades later, AYSO has thriving programs in nearly 900 communities all over the country, over six million AYSO alumni and a logo that’s recognized nationwide. Great soccer starts here!
Who we are
AYSO is a non-profit organization that provides youth soccer programs for participants all over the United States and internationally in the Virgin Islands and Trinidad and Tobago. Consisting of over 50,000 teams and 500,000 players nationwide, AYSO is one of the leading youth soccer organizations in the world. It is often referred to as “The Biggest Soccer Club In The World.”
Our Vision
To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives.
Our Mission
To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on our Six Philosophies.