How does Washington Youth Soccer screen its volunteers?

No coaches, managers, or team administrators are able to work with children until they have passed through Washington Youth Soccer’s Risk Management (RMA) program. Washington Youth Soccer runs a...

Do boys and girls play on the same team?

In nearly all Washington Youth Soccer programs, boys and girls play on separate teams. Occasionally, you’ll see co-ed teams at younger levels. However, per our classification process, if you...

When and where are the games?

Typically, games are held once a week on Saturdays for ages U-6 to U-15 and on Sundays for ages U-16 to U-19. Ages U-6 through U-10 typically play in...

What equipment will my child need?

Other than a ball and a desire to play the game, players must have appropriate (and hopefully comfortable) footwear, shin guards, and correct-length socks. Footwear can range from indoor...

Can my child use his/her baseball or football cleats?

It is the responsibility of the referee to determine that all players are in compliance with FIFA Laws of the Game Law 4, which states in part that “A...