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AYSO Region 8 Youth Soccer offers youth soccer games along with referee training and coach training. The program also includes playoff games as part of the season.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Season runs from August to the end of November, with some playoff games in December
AYSO Region 8 Youth Soccer is part of Area V of Section 10 of the American Youth Soccer Organization. AYSO’s Vision is to provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives. AYSO’s Mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on AYSO’s Six Philosophies: Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, and Player Development. The program notes that no pets are allowed at AYSO fields and that AYSO does not have residency requirements. AYSO also describes its PLAY! program as soccer needing just a ball, some space, and kids ready to play.
The 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, Secretary Paola de la Cruz, and Division Managers Jaime Sanchez (BU6, BU8), Chris Sims (GU6, GU8), Amol Jammu (BU10), Hylda Terezon (GU10), Althea John (BU12, BU14), Jessica Simon (GU12, GU14), and Luciano Londono for the Upper Divisions (BU16/GU16/BU19/GU19). Michael Karon, President of AYSO, received the Stack Leadership Award from Stack Sports for his impact in the world of sports volunteering.
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. The broader 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.
Last updated March 15, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Season runs from August to the end of November, with some playoff games in December
AYSO Region 8 Youth Soccer is part of Area V of Section 10 of the American Youth Soccer Organization. AYSO’s Vision is to provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives. AYSO’s Mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on AYSO’s Six Philosophies: Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, and Player Development. The program notes that no pets are allowed at AYSO fields and that AYSO does not have residency requirements. AYSO also describes its PLAY! program as soccer needing just a ball, some space, and kids ready to play.
The 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, Secretary Paola de la Cruz, and Division Managers Jaime Sanchez (BU6, BU8), Chris Sims (GU6, GU8), Amol Jammu (BU10), Hylda Terezon (GU10), Althea John (BU12, BU14), Jessica Simon (GU12, GU14), and Luciano Londono for the Upper Divisions (BU16/GU16/BU19/GU19). Michael Karon, President of AYSO, received the Stack Leadership Award from Stack Sports for his impact in the world of sports volunteering.
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. The broader 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.
Last updated March 15, 2026.
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