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American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is the oldest national youth soccer program in the United States. Beginning with only nine teams by a handful of soccer enthusiasts, AYSO was established in 1964 out of a garage in Torrance, California, in an effort to ensure that American kids have the opportunity to be introduced to the beautiful game of soccer. More than 50 years later, AYSO now has thriving programs for kids and adults in nearly 900 communities all over the country – and internationally in the Virgin Islands and Trinidad and Tobago – over eight million AYSO alumni, and a name that’s recognized nationwide.

AYSO’s Six Philosophies are principles that separate AYSO from other sports organizations. These tenets were created to provide a positive, fair and fun soccer experience for all our players.

Everyone Plays
Balanced Teams
Open Registration
Positive Coaching
Good Sportsmanship
Player Development

AYSO is structured by Sections, Areas, and Regions. AYSO Region 74 (Portage, Schoolcraft, and Vicksburg) is part of Area 8E, which includes other Regions in southwest Michigan.

Benefits of AYSO Region 74:

We are the lowest cost soccer program in our area and offer a multiplayer discount to families.

The time commitment is low - teams practice once a week and play once a week for seven weeks in the fall, seven weeks in the spring.

Each age group plays their games on the same day and time for the entire season with few exceptions.

All games with few exceptions are played at the Portage Soccer Complex, which is considered by many to be the finest facility in the area.

AYSO is a recreational, pressure-free environment for your child to play soccer.