What ages and program levels does Arlington Soccer Association offer?Recreational soccer serves players from age 3 through 19 with volunteer parent coaches and mostly weekend league games. An Academy program bridges toward more structured training, and the Arlington Premier Invitational League (API) hosts the club’s competitive travel teams. ASA is affiliated with North Texas Soccer and US Youth Soccer.
About
Arlington Soccer Association (ASA) is a volunteer-rooted youth and adult soccer organization serving Arlington, Texas. For more than fifty years it has offered recreational and competitive pathways for girls and boys, with teams encouraged to join local tournaments and players invited to camps and skills sessions that sharpen technique. ASA is affiliated with North Texas Soccer and US Youth Soccer, the governing bodies that set league standards and player development expectations for member clubs across the region.
Programs and levels
Recreational soccer is built for ages 3 through 19. Teams rely on parent volunteer coaches, and league games fall mostly on Saturdays and Sundays with a family-friendly pace. Every recreational player is guaranteed to play at least half of each match, and the program is designed as both a long-term activity and a bridge toward higher levels for athletes who want more challenge. Academy programming sits between recreational and full competitive travel for families seeking extra training and structure. The Arlington Premier Invitational League (API) carries the competitive club track, including away venues around the metroplex when schedules require them.
Fields, weather safety, and sideline rules
Harold Patterson Soccer Complex is the primary hub, with age-graded field dimensions for small-sided and full-sided play from U4 through high school brackets. API competitive matches also use additional complexes such as Rolling Hills, Midlothian Community Park, Midlothian Hawkins Park, Duncanville Harrington Park, and Cedar Hill, depending on the fixture. Field status boards often read “pending” until staff update conditions, so families should call the ASA field hotline at 817-522-4272 before driving during questionable weather. The same number serves as the rain-out line. Harold Patterson operates a lightning detection system: a prolonged horn and flashing strobes mean clear the field and shelter in vehicles until an all-clear signal; a red indicator cancels play for the day. Dogs are not permitted on ASA soccer fields.
Mission, philosophy, and player experience
ASA’s mission is to give each participant a safe, fun, and rewarding place to learn soccer while growing as an athlete and teammate. Coaches emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, quick decision-making, and sound technical habits. The association’s broader purpose is to grow the sport by developing players, coaches, parents, and spectators together. U.S. Soccer’s referee abuse prevention expectations apply to youth and amateur environments, underscoring respect for match officials.
Office hours, hotline, and next steps
The business office is at 3630 W Pioneer Parkway, Suite 101, Arlington, TX 76013. Regular desk hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 817-261-0242 for registration questions, competitive or academy routing, and general support. Competitive coordination is also available at 817-829-0051, and the referee assignor line is 817-846-5015. Follow ASA on Facebook and Instagram for announcements, and use the field hotline whenever conditions are in doubt.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does ASA train and play?Harold Patterson Soccer Complex is the main home site, with field dimensions matched to each age band. API fixtures also rotate through Rolling Hills, Midlothian Community Park, Midlothian Hawkins Park, Duncanville Harrington Park, and Cedar Hill depending on the schedule. Always call 817-522-4272 for the latest field status before heading out.
When are key registration or season milestones?Deadlines change every season. For spring 2026 adult player registration ended March 26, and April 25 is set aside for a recreational appreciation day with Mercado Juarez. Call 817-261-0242 to confirm the exact window for youth recreational, academy, or API registration.
What is ASA’s mission and recreational playing-time rule?ASA aims to provide a safe, fun, and rewarding setting where players learn soccer, teamwork, and sportsmanship while building skills and optional pathways to higher competition. Recreational athletes are guaranteed to play at least 50 percent of every game.
How can families contact ASA, check fields, or follow updates?Visit the office at 3630 W Pioneer Parkway, Suite 101, Arlington, TX 76013 during Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., or Thursday 2 p.m.–8 p.m., or call 817-261-0242. Use 817-522-4272 for weather and field closures. Competitive questions can also go to 817-829-0051 and referee assignments to 817-846-5015. Facebook and Instagram carry day-to-day announcements under Arlington Soccer branding.
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