What ages and program levels does AYSO United / Athletic SC Arizona offer?Teams are grouped across East Valley, Southeast Valley, and Northern Arizona, with girls and boys pathways each carrying regional coaching contacts. Programming differentiates Open League teams, which usually play most Saturday league dates, from Advanced League teams, which stack multiple matches on several preset fall weekends. Players may not play down in age; playing up requires selection to an older roster and may limit opportunities.
About
AYSO United / Athletic SC Arizona is an Arizona youth soccer club with correspondence mail at 5235 East Southern Avenue, Suite D106-124, Mesa, Arizona 85206. The club competes under Arizona Soccer Association membership, including ASA Advanced Leagues, and has built a multi-region footprint across the East Valley, Southeast Valley, and northern Arizona around Flagstaff. The Arizona branch has roughly a decade of statewide competition history, including state-championship teams, alumni who continued in college soccer, and national coaching and player honors. The organization is retiring the AYSO United club brand in favor of Athletic Soccer Club in Arizona, a statewide network built for competitive programming, clear communication, and community roots, while local directors and coaches continue to run day-to-day teams.
What the club offers
Team groupings are organized by region so families can work with East Valley, Southeast Valley, or Northern Arizona coaching leadership when exploring roster space and supplemental tryout interest. Open League teams usually play a league match most Saturdays once the season is underway. Advanced League teams plan for several fall weekends with multiple matches on a preset schedule so families can block those dates early. Some tournament-only teams train mainly at the high school tied to the coaching staff rather than at the larger valley complexes. Girls and boys pathways each carry their own regional coaching contacts for questions about age groups and competitive fit.
Training sites
East Valley teams train primarily at Arizona Athletic Grounds, formerly known as Legacy Sports Complex, and at South Valley Junior High. Southeast Valley teams train primarily at Pecos Park in Phoenix. Northern Arizona teams use different Flagstaff-area sites depending on the roster. Tournament-only teams typically train at the high school affiliated with the team’s coaches.
Tryouts, offers, and the season calendar
Tryout timing and roster openings depend on the team and region, so families should reach the club administrator or the appropriate regional coaching contact for current opportunities. After a player accepts an offer, families complete official registration through the SportConnect portal at aysounitedaz.org. Formal team training begins August 1. Coaches may schedule optional voluntary summer sessions, and the club runs a summer camp near the end of June to help players prepare for the fall cycle. Players may not play down in age; playing up on an older team still requires selection to that roster and can affect playing time opportunities.
Fees and what families should expect
Fee packages for the 2025-2026 season combine league level with a tournament count chosen for the team—for example Advanced League play paired with one, three, or five tournaments in an à-la-carte style menu. Each package is built to cover training, registration, and insurance for that bundle. Uniforms, backpacks, and accessories sit outside those packages; a full uniform kit generally runs about two hundred twenty dollars across home and away kits, training and match shorts, socks, and related training tops. Teams placed in the NLP2 league add one hundred dollars for that season tier. Coaches should spell out any extra costs—added tournaments, video subscriptions, equipment, or a modest coaching stipend—before the season begins.
Philosophy, environment, and national support
Athletic Soccer Club summarizes its mission as elite player development in an environment built on respect, character, and belonging. The Arizona program pairs that direction with an on-field culture where players are encouraged to enjoy the game, coaches lead with positive energy, and parents recognize effort. Training themes include structured team periodization, open training access, player development prioritization, meaningful league games, and tournament plans matched to the team’s level. National AYSO United technical resources still inform curriculum and training content while the Arizona branch completes its rebranding and local leadership steers regional operations. Ed Alameda serves as director of coaching and Steve Service serves as club administrator for operational questions.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does AYSO United / Athletic SC Arizona train?East Valley teams train primarily at Arizona Athletic Grounds (formerly Legacy) and South Valley Junior High. Southeast Valley teams train primarily at Pecos Park in Phoenix. Northern Arizona teams train at Flagstaff-area sites that vary by roster. Tournament-only teams typically train at the high school affiliated with the coaching staff.
When does training start and how does registration work?Formal team training begins August 1. Coaches may add optional voluntary summer sessions, and the club offers a summer camp near the end of June to prepare for fall. After accepting a team offer, families complete registration through SportConnect at aysounitedaz.org. For tryout timing and open roster spots, contact the club administrator or the regional coaching lead that matches your area.
What does a season year of club soccer cost?Team fees bundle league level with a coach-selected tournament count—for example Advanced League plus one, three, or five tournaments—covering training, registration, and insurance within that package. Uniform kits generally cost about two hundred twenty dollars beyond the package. NLP2 teams add one hundred dollars for that league tier. Extra tournaments, video tools, equipment, or coaching stipends should be confirmed with the staff before the season starts.
What is the club’s mission and coaching approach?Athletic Soccer Club frames its mission as elite development grounded in respect, character, and belonging. The Arizona environment emphasizes fun, positive coaching, and parents recognizing effort, supported by structured training periodization, meaningful games, and tournament plans suited to each team. Coaches receive stipend support through a compensation program aimed at keeping fees manageable while attracting qualified leaders.
How can families contact AYSO United / Athletic SC Arizona?Mail reaches AYSO United AZ at 5235 East Southern Avenue, Suite D106-124, Mesa, Arizona 85206. Steve Service serves as club administrator at steveservice@aysounited.org. Families can send general questions through the online contact form with name, email, phone, and message fields. Registration after an offer runs through SportConnect at aysounitedaz.org.
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