Welcome to the Team!
AYS is where children build skills and play soccer in a safe, co-ed, recreational environment with age-appropriate small-sided games
ALERT: All AYS Games Scheduled for 5/31 Have Been Cancelled Due to Dangerous Conditions
Join The Team!
Registration for the Spring 2026 season is now open! Sign up today and secure your child’s spot.
Sponsor A Team
Our sponsors allow us to teach the fundamentals of soccer in a safe, nurturing environment
Get Involved
Community efforts need community help for our season to run smoothly & successfully
Age Ranges
Child must be 4.5 years old by July 1, but not older than 12. Select the appropriate group based on your child’s birthday.
Where We Play
Spring 2026 games will be held at the Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School, 100 Elbel Court.
Spring 2026 Schedule
U6: 9 AM – 10 AM | U8: 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | U10: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | U12: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
About Albany Youth Soccer
The Albany Youth Soccer program provides a fun co-ed recreational soccer experience. It is available to ALL children aged 4.5 to 9.
AYS is a recreational soccer program that focuses on fun and the development of each player’s personal abilities. Players are encouraged and supported by our volunteer parents and student coaches.
In The Community
In addition to our core mission, Albany Youth Soccer has participated in a number of related programs through sponsorships and donations.
- Cleats for Kenya: Between seasons AYS donated the collected cleats on hand to a growing program promoting youth soccer (football) in Africa.
- AYS has sponsored a number of Albany City School District organizations, taking advantage of advertising and promotional opportunities. You may have seen us in a program or on a T-shirt for the Falcon 5K, Founders Day or the Winter Guard Home show.
Scholarships & Grants
AYS awards scholarships annually to a graduating senior at Albany High School who has participated in the Albany Youth Soccer program, Albany Soccer Club or AHS.
There will be 2 $500 scholarships awarded. The scholarship award is based on an essay (“How has soccer impacted my life?”), soccer participation, and community service. The scholarship committee consists of AYS President, Vice President, and Treasurer.
Application and essay must be submitted to albanyyouthsoccer@gmail.com no later than June 2, 2026.
Have Questions?
Friends of Albany Youth Soccer
- albanyyouthsoccer@gmail.com
- PO Box 3769, Albany, NY 12203
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