What ages and programs does California Athletic Soccer Club offer?Competitive club teams span roughly ages seven through eighteen, progressing from 7v7 and 9v9 formats into full-sided play. Add-on programming includes technical skills training, a structured goalkeeper pathway, MLS NEXT Academy Division boys teams from U13 through U19, and SoCal Soccer League rosters across multiple developmental flights.
About
California Athletic Soccer Club (CASC) is a 501(c)(3) competitive youth organization that grew out of the former Crescenta Valley Soccer Club identity refresh while keeping the same long-tenured community roots dating to 2001. Today the club stretches from La Crescenta and Glendale through Burbank, La Cañada, Pasadena, Van Nuys, broader Los Angeles pockets, Santa Clarita, and the San Fernando Valley, drawing families who want a performance-minded training culture without losing player-centered values.
What CASC emphasizes
CASC builds culture around respect, trust, accountability, and teamwork inside a player-centric environment. Training blocks pair licensed head coaches with oversight from the director of coaching so each competitive group follows a shared curriculum instead of random one-off drills. Competitive teams face local, regional, and national opposition depending on flight placement, while technical skills sessions and a dedicated goalkeeper pathway add extra touch volume for athletes who want more than team practice alone.
Geographic hubs and facilities
Day-to-day life clusters in three regions: La Crescenta/Glendale, the San Fernando Valley, and Santa Clarita/Valencia. Primary outdoor anchors include Crescenta Valley High School, Los Angeles Valley College, and the Glendale Sports Complex, layered with city parks and neighborhood schools across Glendale, Santa Clarita, and Valley cities. That spread keeps most families within a reasonable drive while still opening access to showcase travel when a roster qualifies.
On-field pathway by age
Younger competitive groups work through 7v7 (roughly eight to ten years old), 9v9 (eleven to twelve), and 11v11 for teenage years, each step adding cognitive load and clearer attacking or defending principles. Player development is organized in phases from Discovery at U7–U8 through Performance at U15–U19, with objectives such as comfort under pressure, combined play, leadership, recovery habits, and advanced game models. Goalkeeper training stresses distribution, command of the box, leadership, and dealing with varied service.
Leagues and the MLS NEXT layer
Most teams operate inside the SoCal Soccer League ecosystem, which feeds a massive fall calendar across Southern California. Select sides also compete in National Premier Leagues (NPL) programming and the California Regional League when the competitive level warrants it. Boys MLS NEXT Academy Division teams now run from U13 through U19, giving top-track athletes a national-standard platform while the broader club continues to field SoCal League teams for developmental depth. Older groups layer in college showcases, State Cup, and coach-selected tournaments outside the core fall window.
Season rhythm and high school overlap
The club year runs March 1 through the end of February, with the flagship fall league segment typically stretching from September into late November. High school–age club teams generally resume a May 1 start so athletes can finish CIF seasons without dual-roster conflicts; CIF rules still block simultaneous club and high school participation during the school season. Individual teams may add spring, summer, or winter tournaments when coaches and families agree on the load.
Tryouts, evaluations, and roster honesty
MLS NEXT Academy Division and older-age evaluations register through the club’s BYGA tryout portal, with sessions rotating through venues such as Fremont Park in Glendale, Crescenta Valley High School, and Los Angeles Valley College each cycle. Roster spots are earned, not promised, especially on elite tracks. Families who miss a scheduled tryout block can still submit the same registration form to line up a coach-led evaluation. Younger or exploratory players can use the Try Us Out flow to visit practices, meet coaches, and confirm level fit before a competitive offer.
Fees, kits, and family expectations
Team tuition varies because tournament counts, extra referees, and special training blocks change the bottom line. Coaches quote precise seasonal numbers after roster placement, and limited scholarship help is available when the club has funds. The Adidas uniform bundle for recent cycles included home and away jerseys, training tops, shorts, socks, outer layer, backpack, leisure tee, and an optional ball—families should verify the active ordering window. Sideline etiquette mirrors most competitive clubs: parents stay on the home side away from the bench, skip in-game coaching commands, and let halftime stay between players and staff unless a coach opens the conversation.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do CASC teams train and play home games?Primary outdoor hubs are Crescenta Valley High School, Los Angeles Valley College, and the Glendale Sports Complex, supplemented by city parks and schools throughout Glendale, the San Fernando Valley, and Santa Clarita. The club organizes work around three regions: La Crescenta/Glendale, the San Fernando Valley, and Santa Clarita/Valencia.
When does the club season run, and how does high school soccer fit?The overall club cycle runs March 1 through the end of February, with the main fall league segment typically September through late November. High school–age club teams usually begin May 1 after the CIF season so athletes are not double-rostered; CIF rules still prohibit playing club and high school concurrently during the school season.
Which leagues does CASC play in?Most teams compete in the SoCal Soccer League. The club also places teams in National Premier Leagues platforms and the California Regional League when level fits, and it fields boys MLS NEXT Academy Division teams from U13 through U19 alongside those local-league pathways.
How do tryouts and evaluations work?MLS NEXT and U15–U19 evaluations register through the BYGA portal linked from athleticsc.com/tryouts, with sessions at sites such as Fremont Park (Glendale), Crescenta Valley High School, and Los Angeles Valley College. Missed dates can still be addressed by registering so staff can schedule a follow-up evaluation. Younger or new players can start through the Try Us Out page to attend practices before a roster offer.
What do families pay, and who sets the amount?There is no single fee schedule that fits every team; costs shift with tournaments, referee assignments, and optional training. Coaches provide exact seasonal numbers after placement, and limited scholarships may be available when funds exist. Kits are Adidas for the 2024–25 cycle onward, with a defined bundle families order through the club.
How can parents contact CASC?Use the contact form on athleticsc.com/contact for general questions. Tryout interest should flow through athleticsc.com/tryusout or the BYGA registration link on the tryouts page so the correct age-group coach responds.
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