Palo Alto AYSO Region 26

Palo Alto AYSO Region 26 offers recreational soccer, competitive (select) soccer, playground soccer, and EPIC Soccer. Recreational soccer is for players in U6 through U19, with balanced teams and the AYSO principle of "Everyone Plays." Competitive (select) soccer is for U10 through U19 and requires tryouts each season, with games generally on Sunday. Playground soccer is for U4 and U5 players, and EPIC Soccer serves children and adults whose disabilities make it difficult to participate on mainstream teams.

Programs

• Recreational Soccer (U6 through U19) — U6 through U19 · U6 and U8 typically local to Palo Alto; U10 and up may play neighboring regions · Designed for players of all abilities and experiences. Recreational soccer strives to create balanced teams with opportunities for all players to develop and improve. Everyone Plays.
• Competitive (Select) Soccer (U10 through U19) — U10 through U19 · Games are generally on Sunday · Competitive opportunities for players who have proven experience or want a program with more opportunities to play at an elite level. Players must tryout each season.
• Playground Soccer (U5 and U4) — U5 and U4 · A fun filled games based experience for newest players that gets kids started with kicking the ball and getting a feel for playing soccer.
• EPIC Soccer — Provides a quality soccer experience for children and adults whose disabilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Current session: 2026 Spring Select Tryouts (Nov 1–Nov 7, 2026); 2026 Select Season preliminary info (Feb 1–May 31, 2027)
• General schedule: Fall Season generally runs from August through Nov/Dec; Spring Season generally runs from February to May/June. Players in 8U and older divisions generally practice twice per week and play one weekly game, typically on Saturdays. The 6U program is expected to run for approximately 8-9 weeks beginning in mid-September.

About the provider

Palo Alto AYSO Region 26 is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization that provides quality youth soccer programs focused on fun. The program emphasizes Everyone Plays and Player Development. It is one of the American Youth Soccer Organization's oldest regional programs and the oldest soccer program in Palo Alto. The program is powered entirely by volunteers, and parents and community members are needed to coach, referee, organize teams, maintain facilities, and support program operations.

Boys and Girls in preK-12 are placed on teams organized by birth year. Scholarships are available for families with demonstrated financial need and typically cover up to 50% of registration fees. Scholarships do not cover the $25 AYSO National fee or $3.50 online service fee. Select programs require tryouts and at least one parent per Select player is required to register as a volunteer. Open registration is mentioned for recreational soccer.

Last updated September 19, 2026.