3.2 million members, ages 5-19.

The largest youth sports organization in the United States

A national association, comprised of 55 member State Associations

The largest member association in the United States Soccer Federation

85% of all registered players in the United States are US Youth Soccer members

More than 500,000 volunteers and administrators

More than 300,000 coaches, the majority of which are volunteers

Players: male 52%, female 48%, median age 11.5 years old; Annual fees - $1.00 per player

Celebrating its 30^th anniversary in 2004; incorporated in 1974 in Tennessee

A 501(3)(C), nonprofit corporation

US Youth Soccer National Championship Series begins at the grassroots level, with state winners advancing to regional tournaments and ultimately the National Championships. 

US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program identifies and develops elite-level players, while providing elite and international competition. 

 

Kohl's American Cup provides recreational players the opportunity to compete in a large scale, championship format event.

 

US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer - The Outreach Program for Soccer – is a community-based program for young athletes with disabilities.

 

Soccer Start is designed to introduce soccer to children and communities not yet served by an existing club or league, focusing on low income and under-served communities. 

 

US Youth Soccer adidas® Workshop is an annual gathering of youth soccer volunteers and professionals working to learn from one another. 

 

Coaching Education trains coaches to improve the methods of teaching the game, while providing coaching development resources for member associations and individuals.

 

Coaches Connection is an outgrowth of the Coaching Education program, developed to bring educational opportunities to the grassroots level and beyond. 

 

USYouthSoccer.org is THE destination for soccer information. USYouthSoccer.org holds information for everyone involved in the game and offers a number of resources.    

KIDSAFE/VolunteerSelect educates on the necessity to protect the players and organization as a whole, via background checks for volunteers. 

 

 

US Youth Soccer is the recognized leader for youth soccer in the United States, with registration numbers swelling to an all-time high in 2003. Dating back to its inception in 1974, US Youth Soccer registration numbers have continued to raise to its present mark of over 3.2 million players making it the largest youth sports organization in the United States. 

 

3,200,00 - Registered players

6000 - US Youth Soccer participating clubs

1200-1500 - Sanctioned tournaments per year

300,000 - Registered coaches

95,000 - Registered referees

100,000 - Olympic Development Program players

18 to 19 - 3%

15 to 17 - 12%

10 to 14 - 48%

Under 10 - 37%

85% are under the age of 14

55/45 male/female ratio

 

US Youth Soccer - 3,200,000

Boy Scouts - 2,832,203

Girls Scouts - 2,794,447

Little League - 2,200,000

AYSO - 650,000

Pop Warner - 350,000