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Youth Soccer Programs in Oregon | Oregon Youth Soccer
Founded in 1974, Oregon Youth Soccer (OYSA) has dedicated over five decades to fostering youth soccer development across Oregon. Our organization provides structured recreational and competitive soccer opportunities for players of all ages, genders, and skill levels, emphasizing safety, sportsmanship, and community engagement. Through partnerships with 94 member clubs and 57,235 participants, we deliver programs ranging from grassroots developmental leagues to elite competitive tournaments. Our staff and board of directors prioritize risk management, coach education, and referee training to ensure high standards across all activities. OYSA administers state-level tournaments, college showcase events, and the Olympic Development Program (ODP) to identify and nurture talent.We maintain nine geographic districts, each represented by elected directors, to ensure localized governance and responsiveness. Our commitment to accessibility includes financial assistance programs and partnerships with hotels and colleges to reduce barriers for families. With a focus on innovation, we launched esports initiatives to complement traditional soccer programming while adhering to strict safety protocols. OYSA operates under the governance of US Soccer and US Youth Soccer, maintaining compliance with national standards while addressing Oregon-specific needs.
Services
Competitive Soccer Leagues
Developmental Soccer Programs
College Showcase Events
Referee Training
Olympic Development Program
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience developing youth soccer programs in Oregon.
- Our organization serves 57,235 players through 94 member clubs statewide.
- We offer structured pathways from recreational play to elite competitive levels.
- Our certified referee training program costs just $90 for full certification.
- We provide college showcase events with no additional participation fees.
Services
Competitive Soccer Leagues
OYSA administers competitive soccer leagues for U11-U19 players, offering structured competition through fall, winter, and spring seasons. These leagues provide pathways to regional and national tournaments, with divisions based on skill level and age groups. Teams compete in state cups and qualify for national championships through performance-based advancement.
Developmental Soccer Programs
Our developmental programs cater to U8-U10 players, focusing on fundamental skill development in a supportive environment. The Valley Academy League and recreational divisions emphasize technical training, teamwork, and enjoyment while preparing young athletes for future competitive play.
College Showcase Events
OYSA hosts annual college showcases connecting U17-U18 players with NCAA and NAIA recruiters. These events feature games watched by coaches from over 25 institutions, providing exposure without travel costs through centralized Salem-based competitions with free player profile support.
Referee Training
Our referee development program trains 1,863 officials annually through $90 certification courses. Participants learn game management, rules enforcement, and conflict resolution while gaining practical field experience across Oregon's youth soccer matches.
Olympic Development Program
ODP identifies elite players through annual tryouts, offering specialized training and competition opportunities. Selected athletes gain exposure to regional and national scouts while developing advanced technical and tactical skills through structured ID camps and evaluation sessions.
Questions
How can my child join Oregon Youth Soccer programs?
Visit our Find a Club page to locate local member clubs offering recreational or competitive teams in your area.
What age groups do you serve?
We provide programs for players aged U8 through U19, with separate developmental and competitive divisions.
Are there costs for college showcase participation?
No additional fees required - showcase games occur during regular league play at no extra cost to families.
How do referee training courses work?
Complete our $90 certification program covering rules, game management, and practical field experience requirements.
What tournaments do you organize?
We host State Cup, Presidents Cup, Founders Cup, and national qualifying tournaments across Oregon annually.
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Reviews (4)
Malissa
Sep 25, 2021
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This organization is terribly unorganized. Their communication skills are lacking in so many ways. They do not return phone calls or answer their phones. And if you ever do get someone on the phone they are rude and Condescending. They are not trying to grow the game for the love of the sport. They are a group of individuals that are happy making their salary and could care less about the kids. They leaving decisions to the very last minute with no regard for who it may affect. Unfortunately this happens because they know that the kids of oregon don't have a choice in the matter. They have a monopoly
Jose Bazan
Oct 30, 2020
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Have not had many issues with OYSA, but at the end of last season one of my daughters games had to be postponed due to the lights never coming on. Last night my son had a development game at Delta park (All OYSA development games are at Delta park), Game time was 5:45PM, Feb,23,2020 The lights should have been on by then since it was already getting dark. By half time all 5 games in progress had to be cancelled due to the lights never coming on. We pay a lot of money, take time out of our day, most of our team drives 1.5 Hours round trip to delta park, just to have the game cancelled 22 minuted
Pdx Mom
Jul 23, 2018
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This organization is more interested in making money than encouraging a love for the sport. Since they took over the futsal league, it has been a disaster to say the least. Some rules and fine amounts are absurd. I give it 2 stars only because the players really enjoy playing. As a family, we will likely stick to Rose City skills classes and outdoor club teams.
Aloha United
Oct 02, 2016
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Highly disorganized, terrible communication skills, and very disrespectful. The overall disregard this soccer association has for the game of soccer and player safety is absolutely appalling - and even dangerous! If you have love for the game or care anything for it, would highly recommend you consider moving on and finding another group. I could not be more disappointed in this organization, but hopefully your experience will be different. I suspect it will not.
