Soccer Resources for Parents & Families

Thank you for signing your child up for soccer! 

As you know soccer is one of the fastest growing sports in this country and your child will part a huge soccer player family of over 5 million children playing soccer today. We're proud to be Oregon's largest youth soccer association with over 9,000 players and 1,200 coaches being served by 19 recreational club programs throughout Portland. With over 600 teams aged from 6 to 18, we use approximately 40 different parks or schools fields across the city every week during the season.

Who We Are

We’re Portland Youth Soccer Association (PYSA), and we are the league that your players will play their games through this fall. We work with the club that your kids play for to schedule games, manage fields and assign, train and support referees. If you have questions about practices, team assignments or uniforms, we ask that you kindly reach out to your club directly, as we do not handle these details. 

Our mission at PYSA is to provide the youth of Portland area communities with the opportunity to experience the joy and thrill of soccer in a player centered environment. The main focus is on FUN and DEVELOPMENT with age appropriate training & coaching where all players are given the opportunity to compete. We strive for players to develop good sportsmanship skills, individual and team skills, self-esteem, leadership and life skills. In short, PYSA strives to provide an enjoyable, developmental, and appropriate soccer environment for all players, coaches, and parents.

• U7/U8 Age Group Rules & Reminders
• U9/14 Age Group Rules & Reminders
  
  

Competitive Player Policy

At PYSA, our recreational soccer leagues are designed to prioritize fun and teach players the fundamentals of the game. While we welcome players of all skill levels, including beginners, we kindly request that competitive club players in the U11-U15 age groups refrain from participating in PYSA's leagues. The presence of competitive players can disrupt the intended fun and balanced environment we aim to provide for all recreational participants. If you have questions about this policy, please reach out at executivedirector@portlandyouthsoccer.com. 

Spring 2026 League Game Schedule ⚽ 🌷 – Coming Soon!

To find your player's schedule, please select their gender/age group and click the "schedule/standings" button next to their team name. We recommend checking this link weekly, as game schedules are subject to change. For field locations and directions, simply click on the field name within your schedule to access the address and Google Maps links. 


Spring 2026 Play Dates: 

• April 4, 2026 - First Game of the Season
• May 16, 2026 - Last Game of the Season
• Potential play dates - April 4, 11, 18, 25 & May 2, 9, 16 
• Teams play 6 games and no practice fields are given

Jewelry Policy 

Due to FIFA restrictions and our commitment to player safety, earrings are strictly prohibited during games. Our referees will not permit any players to participate in games while wearing jewelry of any kind. The only exception is for medical bracelets. You can find more information on player equipment safety here. 

Respect the Ref

US Youth Soccer and PYSA are committed to creating a safe, respectful environment for all. To protect referees, updates to the Referee Abuse Policies have been made with clear consequences for inappropriate behavior. All coaches and players must be aware of the changes to avoid suspension or being banned from the game. We also encourage parents to learn the rules to best support players and coaches covered by the policy. 

• Watch Introduction Video
• Referee Abuse Policy - Penalty Summary
• Respect the Call - Updated Referee Policies
• FAQ - U.S. Soccer Referee Abuse Prevention Policy
  
• Interested in being a referee for PYSA? Learn more on our website and see upcoming opportunities & training sessions.