Napa United

Napa United offers three levels of soccer competition: recreation, club, and academy. Recreation teams are newly formed each year, and players are guaranteed to play at least half of each game, subject to league guidelines. Club teams and academy teams are selected through tryouts with unbiased evaluators, and the academy program is modeled after professional European programs.

Programs

• Recreation — One of three levels of competition; recreation teams are newly formed each year and players are guaranteed to play at least half of each game, subject to league guidelines.
• Club — One of three levels of competition; club teams are selected through tryouts with unbiased evaluators.
• Academy — One of three levels of competition; academy teams are selected through tryouts with unbiased evaluators and the program is modeled after professional European programs.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old

About the provider

Napa United was established in 1978 as Napa Youth Soccer League (NYSL). The leadership team includes Gavin Taylor, Head of Soccer Operations; Mark Corbett, Head of 11v11 Boys Soccer (U19-U13); Brian Arcila, Head of 7v7 and 9v9 Boys Soccer (U8-U12); Peter Weber, Head of 7v7 and 9v9 Girls Soccer (U8-U12); Dane Denkers, Grassroots Soccer Director; and Kari Estes, Billing and Player Account. The mission of Napa United is to provide quality programs for players, coaches, and families, and to emphasize safety, fun, fair play, communication, and development. More than 2,000 players throughout Napa County participate in Napa United programs and services.

Napa United is a California, tax-deductible, non-profit corporation. It is a member of the California Youth Soccer Association – North (CYSA) and affiliated through CYSA with the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA). Recreation teams make up about 75% of all teams. In Under 6 and Under 8 divisions, scores may be kept, but no standings are maintained. Club soccer begins at the U8 age group, and academy typically begins at the U10 age group.

Last updated September 19, 2026.