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AYSO Region 8 Youth Soccer offers youth soccer with a regular season and playoff games. Players take part in a season that includes scheduled games and, for some teams, additional playoff games in December.
• Ages: 4–17 years old
• Schedule: Season runs from August to the end of November, with some playoff games in December. Upper Division teams (16U and 19U) play all games on Sunday.
AYSO Region 8 Youth Soccer is part of Area V of Section 10 of the American Youth Soccer Organization. Upper Division teams (16U and 19U) play all Sunday games at North Valley fields or outside the area in Santa Clarita or Valencia. Field status is provided for Petit Park, Mason Park, Woodland Hills (Bischoff Park), and North Valley, and no pets are allowed at AYSO fields.
AYSO Region 8 serves the communities of Granada Hills, Mission Hills, North Hills, Panorama City, Pacoima, Sylmar, and San Fernando, and also has players from Chatsworth, Northridge, Van Nuys, Porter Ranch, and other nearby communities. AYSO Region 8 is part of the American Youth Soccer Organization, which is headquartered in Torrance, California. AYSO’s Mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on six philosophies: Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, and Player Development. AYSO’s Vision is to provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives, and these six philosophies are identified as core to the organization.
The regional leadership team includes Regional Commissioner Andrew Simon, Treasurer Sandra Lott, Registrar Courtni Whitmore, CVPA Althea John, Coach Administrator Gabriel Hernandez, Referee Administrator Brian John, Safety Director Tom Baker, Referee Scheduler Gordon Price, Team Parent Coordinator and Secretary Jo Bocanegra, Picture Day Coordinator Kennede Morales, and Paola de la Cruz (title not specified). Division Managers are listed as follows: BU6 – Jaime Sanchez; GU6 – Chris Sims; BU8 – Jaime Sanchez; GU8 – Chris Sims; BU10 – Amol Jammu; GU10 – Hylda Terezon; BU12 – Althea John; GU12 – Jessica Simon; BU14 – Althea John; GU14 – Jessica Simon; Upper Divisions (BU16/GU16/BU19/GU19) – Luciano Londono.
AYSO partners with BEEUP as the Official Fruit Snack Partner for the 2025–2026 season. American Youth Soccer Organization has partnerships with Chicago Public Schools to enhance youth sports programming, with the US Center for Mental Health & Sport focusing on player and volunteer wellness, and with Northland Sports Alliance to expand soccer programming in Kansas City. Michael Karon, President of AYSO, was recognized by Stack Sports with the Stack Leadership Award for his impact in the world of sports volunteering.
Last updated June 18, 2026.
• Ages: 4–17 years old
• Schedule: Season runs from August to the end of November, with some playoff games in December. Upper Division teams (16U and 19U) play all games on Sunday.
AYSO Region 8 Youth Soccer is part of Area V of Section 10 of the American Youth Soccer Organization. Upper Division teams (16U and 19U) play all Sunday games at North Valley fields or outside the area in Santa Clarita or Valencia. Field status is provided for Petit Park, Mason Park, Woodland Hills (Bischoff Park), and North Valley, and no pets are allowed at AYSO fields.
AYSO Region 8 serves the communities of Granada Hills, Mission Hills, North Hills, Panorama City, Pacoima, Sylmar, and San Fernando, and also has players from Chatsworth, Northridge, Van Nuys, Porter Ranch, and other nearby communities. AYSO Region 8 is part of the American Youth Soccer Organization, which is headquartered in Torrance, California. AYSO’s Mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on six philosophies: Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, and Player Development. AYSO’s Vision is to provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives, and these six philosophies are identified as core to the organization.
The regional leadership team includes Regional Commissioner Andrew Simon, Treasurer Sandra Lott, Registrar Courtni Whitmore, CVPA Althea John, Coach Administrator Gabriel Hernandez, Referee Administrator Brian John, Safety Director Tom Baker, Referee Scheduler Gordon Price, Team Parent Coordinator and Secretary Jo Bocanegra, Picture Day Coordinator Kennede Morales, and Paola de la Cruz (title not specified). Division Managers are listed as follows: BU6 – Jaime Sanchez; GU6 – Chris Sims; BU8 – Jaime Sanchez; GU8 – Chris Sims; BU10 – Amol Jammu; GU10 – Hylda Terezon; BU12 – Althea John; GU12 – Jessica Simon; BU14 – Althea John; GU14 – Jessica Simon; Upper Divisions (BU16/GU16/BU19/GU19) – Luciano Londono.
AYSO partners with BEEUP as the Official Fruit Snack Partner for the 2025–2026 season. American Youth Soccer Organization has partnerships with Chicago Public Schools to enhance youth sports programming, with the US Center for Mental Health & Sport focusing on player and volunteer wellness, and with Northland Sports Alliance to expand soccer programming in Kansas City. Michael Karon, President of AYSO, was recognized by Stack Sports with the Stack Leadership Award for his impact in the world of sports volunteering.
Last updated June 18, 2026.
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