AYSO Alliance

What is AYSO Alliance? AYSO Alliance is AYSO’s highest level competitive program, designed for players seeking advanced competition while remaining connected to the AYSO experience. Alliance allows teams to participate in external playing circuits while maintaining alignment with AYSO philosophies and player safety standards.

Alliance at a Glance

Tryout-Based Players are selected through evaluations to form competitive teams.

External Competition Teams may participate in approved external leagues and circuits.

AYSO Connected Teams remain part of AYSO and follow all required standards.

Player Eligibility

Players must:

• Be registered with AYSO
• Meet age division requirements
• Be selected through the Alliance tryout process

Program Structure

Alliance programs operate at the Region, Area, or Section level.

Programs may include:

• External league participation
• Tournament play
• Increased training frequency
• Travel outside local areas

Alliance is intended to provide the highest level of competitive opportunity within AYSO.

Program Expectations

Programs should ensure:

• Transparent tryouts and selection
• Proper player registration
• Safe and organized competition
• Respectful behavior
• Alignment with AYSO standards
• Player development alongside competition

Local procedures may vary.

Coach Selection

Coaches must:

• Meet AYSO certification requirements
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge
• Support player development
• Uphold AYSO philosophies

Region Responsibilities

Regions and Areas are responsible for:

• Organizing tryouts
• Team formation
• Competition scheduling
• Coach oversight
• Policy compliance
• Maintaining alignment with Core program priorities

Alliance should enhance the AYSO experience without compromising Core program quality.