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What is AYSO Adult Soccer?

AYSO Adult Soccer provides opportunities for adults to continue playing the game in a safe, fun, and community-based environment.

AYSO Adult Soccer is a separate non-profit organization that encourages adults to get out, get fit, and enjoy soccer with their AYSO community.

The program is open to adults of all experience and skill levels.

Adult Soccer extends the AYSO experience beyond youth participation, allowing parents, volunteers, alumni, and community members to stay connected through soccer.

Adult Soccer at a Glance

Adult Participation

Open to adults who want to play, stay active, and connect through soccer.

Flexible Formats

Programs may use small-sided, coed, recreational, futsal, pick-up, or local league formats.

Community Focus

The focus is fitness, fun, sportsmanship, and community connection.

Player Eligibility

Adult Soccer is open to individuals who meet the minimum age requirement.

Players must:

Be at least 18 years of age
Complete AYSO Adult Soccer registration requirements
Follow local program rules and expectations

Adults may not play soccer in the AYSO youth program.

Program Structure

Adult Soccer programs are locally operated and designed to be flexible.

Common formats include:

Small-sided play
Coed leagues
Recreational divisions
Pick-up or seasonal play
Futsal or indoor play

Program Expectations

Programs should ensure:

Proper player registration
Safe playing environments
Clear expectations
Good sportsmanship
Strong communication

Starting an Adult Program

Before launching a program, evaluate:

Player interest
Field availability
Program format
Support structure

Steps:

Identify a Program Leader
Set format
Secure fields
Setup registration
Promote locally

Membership Fees and Registration

$30 annual membership fee (Sept 1–Aug 31)

Covers:

Registration
Insurance
National fees

Region Responsibilities

Program setup
Registration
Scheduling
Financial oversight
Safety compliance

AYSO Adult Soccer Website

Visit Site →

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 Open to adults who want to play, stay active, and connect through soccer.
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 Programs may use small-sided, coed, recreational, futsal, pick-up, or local league formats.
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-Adult Soccer is not limited to current AYSO families and may be open to the broader community.
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 Program Structure
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-Adult Soccer programs are locally operated and designed to be flexible, allowing Regions and Areas to offer formats that best fit their community, facilities, and participation levels.
+Adult Soccer programs are locally operated and designed to be flexible.
-Common formats may include:
+Common formats include:
-* Small-sided play, such as 3v3, 4v4, or 7v7
+* Small-sided play
 * Coed leagues
 * Recreational divisions
-* Semi-competitive divisions
 * Pick-up or seasonal play
 * Futsal or indoor play
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-Program structure may vary based on field availability, participant interest, referee availability, and local leadership support.
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 Program Expectations
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-Adult Soccer programs should reflect AYSO values while recognizing the different needs of adult participants.
 Programs should ensure:
 * Proper player registration
-* Safe and organized playing environments
+* Safe playing environments
-* Clear league rules and expectations
+* Clear expectations
+* Good sportsmanship
-* Respectful and sportsmanlike behavior
+* Strong communication
-* Consistent roster and schedule management
-* Financial accountability and oversight
-* Alignment with AYSO policies and safety requirements
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-'''Local procedures may vary.''' Local league formats, roster rules, and competition structures should not be treated as National requirements unless specifically outlined in National guidance.
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 Starting an Adult Program
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+Before launching a program, evaluate:
-Adult Soccer programs are locally developed and should be built to meet the needs of the community.
+* Player interest
-Before launching a program, Regions and Areas should evaluate:
-* Player interest and demand
 * Field availability
-* Referee availability
 * Program format
+* Support structure
-* Administrative and volunteer support
-* Equipment needs
-* Local promotion and communication strategy
-To start an Adult Soccer program:
+Steps:
-# Identify an Adult Soccer Program Leader
-# Determine league format and structure
-# Secure fields, courts, gyms, or other appropriate playing space
-# Confirm time blocks for games or drop-in play
-# Identify equipment needs, such as balls, goals, cones, pinnies, or shirts
-# Establish registration and roster processes
-# Set local program fees based on fixed costs
-# Promote the program to parents, volunteers, alumni, local businesses, gyms, schools, and the broader community
-# Communicate program expectations clearly to participants
-# Ensure compliance with AYSO policies and safety requirements
+# Identify a Program Leader
-Adult Soccer programs should be flexible, sustainable, and aligned with AYSO values.
+# Set format
+# Secure fields
+# Setup registration
+# Promote locally
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 Membership Fees and Registration
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-AYSO Adult Soccer has a National Office membership fee of '''$30 per player, per year'''.
+$30 annual membership fee (Sept 1–Aug 31)
+Covers:
-The membership year runs from '''September 1 through August 31'''.
+* Registration
+* Insurance
+* National fees
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-The membership fee cannot be prorated if a player joins midway through the membership year.
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-Adult Soccer players must be registered through an AYSO Adult Soccer website to keep AYSO Adult Soccer funds separate from AYSO youth program funds for tax reporting.
-The National Office membership fee supports registration costs, U.S. Soccer and United States Adult Soccer Association fees, and Player Accident Insurance.
-Regions may set additional local program fees based on program costs.
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 Region Responsibilities
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+* Program setup
-Regions and Areas offering Adult Soccer are responsible for ensuring the program is organized, safe, and aligned with AYSO expectations.
+* Registration
+* Scheduling
+* Financial oversight
+* Safety compliance
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-* Program setup and administration
-* Player registration and roster oversight
-* Scheduling and field coordination
-* Equipment planning
-* Financial accountability
-* Risk management and safety compliance
-* Clear communication with participants
-* Supporting a positive and welcoming environment
-Adult Soccer should complement existing AYSO programs and strengthen overall community engagement.
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 AYSO Adult Soccer Website
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-National adult soccer program information
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-<div style="margin-top:18px; font-size:16px; font-weight:bold;">
 [https://www.aysoadultsoccer.org/ <span style="color:white;">Visit Site →</span>]
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