AYSO Alliance

What is AYSO Alliance? AYSO Alliance is an AYSO competitive program that allows teams to participate in external playing circuits while remaining fully connected to AYSO. It is the highest level of competitive play offered within AYSO. Teams are formed through open tryouts and selected players may compete in leagues such as US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, and other approved State Association gaming circuits. EXTRA should be used first where an EXTRA program is available and viable. Alliance teams remain AYSO teams and continue to follow AYSO’s Vision, Mission, Six Philosophies, and player safety standards.

Alliance at a Glance

Tryout Based Teams formed through open tryouts

External Competition Compete in approved leagues

Still AYSO Follows AYSO philosophies

Alliance Compared to EXTRA

EXTRA • Internal play • AYSO-only competition • Used first

Alliance • External circuits • Non-AYSO teams • Highest level

Player Eligibility

• Registered with AYSO
• Attend tryouts
• Meet age requirements

Program Structure

• Region / Area / Section based
• External leagues
• Travel competition

Program Expectations

• Safe play
• Proper registration
• Development focus

Starting an Alliance Program

1. Apply
2. Get approval
3. Join league

Coach Selection

• Certified
• Player-focused
• Professional

Coach License Requirements

Division	AYSO	US Soccer
U10	U10 Coach	7v7
U12	U12 Coach	9v9
U14	Intermediate	11v11
U19	Advanced	11v11

Primary Program Giveback

• Support Core
• Volunteer
• Mentor

Resources and Tools

Program Operations

Startup Checklist

Transition Checklist