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AYSO Region 42 – Newbury Park, CA offers youth soccer through the American Youth Soccer Organization. The program follows AYSO philosophies such as Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, and Player Development. It is part of AYSO, which is described as the world's largest soccer club with approximately 60,000 teams across all age groups.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
AYSO was founded in Torrance, California, in 1964. The stated mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs in a fun, family environment based on the AYSO philosophies. In Region 42, the Everyone Plays philosophy means every player on every team must play at least 50% of every game, and all players must play at least three-quarters of the game unless they are late, injured, or the team is carrying extra players. New teams are formed each year to be as evenly balanced as possible, and registration is open to all children between 4 and 19 years of age who want to register and play soccer, with interest and enthusiasm as the only criteria for playing, except when there are not enough coaches.
The program emphasizes encouragement of player effort by coaches and requires coaches to create a positive experience for every player. It is structured to create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude, and it states that all players should be able to develop their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities. Michael Karon, President of AYSO, is part of the leadership connected to this program and has been recognized by Stack Sports for his impact in the world of sports volunteering. AYSO has also been involved with Chicago Public Schools to enhance youth sports programming through a partnership with the American Youth Soccer Organization.
Last updated August 5, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
AYSO was founded in Torrance, California, in 1964. The stated mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs in a fun, family environment based on the AYSO philosophies. In Region 42, the Everyone Plays philosophy means every player on every team must play at least 50% of every game, and all players must play at least three-quarters of the game unless they are late, injured, or the team is carrying extra players. New teams are formed each year to be as evenly balanced as possible, and registration is open to all children between 4 and 19 years of age who want to register and play soccer, with interest and enthusiasm as the only criteria for playing, except when there are not enough coaches.
The program emphasizes encouragement of player effort by coaches and requires coaches to create a positive experience for every player. It is structured to create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude, and it states that all players should be able to develop their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities. Michael Karon, President of AYSO, is part of the leadership connected to this program and has been recognized by Stack Sports for his impact in the world of sports volunteering. AYSO has also been involved with Chicago Public Schools to enhance youth sports programming through a partnership with the American Youth Soccer Organization.
Last updated August 5, 2026.
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