Fall Season Starts This Weekend!

If you are psyched for opening weekend of @ayso_soccer drop a ⚽️ in the comments! Friday night clinic times: 5-6pm: U5 / U6 / U7 6-7pm: U8 / U10 / U12 (*option to stay later as well) 7-8pm: U14 and above Don’t forget about the NEW Open Play Zone too! LET’S GO!!!!!

⚠️ Key Dates for Referees ⚠️ September 9th @ 7 pm - Referee meeting September 10th @ 7 pm - Referee training Both events at Del Rey Church 8505 Saran Dr. Playa del Rey 90293

Thanks to all the coaches who came out for field set up day. The rebounders are fixed, goal nets refurbished and some had wheels added for easier movement before and after games, flags cleaned and reassembled, fields lined, trash removed and equipment and uniforms handed out. Only thing left to do is play soccer and have fun! #region7 #fieldsetupday #ayso #gameon #soccer

Second half about to kick off in last night’s Region 7 GU19 game vs. South Redondo last night just as the sun was setting. #soccer #fridaynightlights #goldenhour

⏳ season prep is underway and the robot is working hard to get things ready. #soccer #ayso #robot

Save the date!!! 📅 October 17th is Area1D’s annual Friendship Cup for @aysoepic players, family and friends. Don’t miss this great day of fun-filled activities. Check with your Region’s EPIC Coach for more details.

⚠️ Need to complete your Intermediate or Advanced coach training for @ayso_soccer Fall 2026? We’ve got you covered! Super Camp@is going down August 21-23 at Wiseburn Middle School in Hawthorne. Registration is required via AYSOU. ⚠️

⚠️ Summer Skills Contest ⚠️ Between now and July 31st film an unedited video of you juggling a soccer ball ⚽️, tag @ayso_region7 and post it on Instagram. Whoever has the most consecutive juggles will win a copy of Dan Blank’s book “Soccer IQ.” Why are you still reading this post? You should be outside juggling a ball right now!!!

If you didn’t watch yesterday’s 3rd place game, you missed one heck of a game. France seems comatose in the first half, but caught 🔥 in the second half. England hung on in perhaps the game of the tournament. Will today’s final come@close to the exciting 3rd place match? Only time will tell. Post the flag of the team you think will win in the comments. Argentina 🇦🇷 Spain 🇪🇸 Let’s go!!

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Who wins?

Who loves a parade? Region 7’s GU 12 All Star Team does! They’re ready to strut up Loyola Blvd in the Westchester 4th of July Parade, cause it’s time to Party in the U.S.A!!!!! ⚽️🎆🇺🇸 @ayso_soccer

Check out this article in the new issue of @thehometownnews about the LA Waves Soccer team. Many of the players and coaches started their soccer careers in Region 7. They will be competing this summer in the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships in Tennessee later this month. Cheer them on from afar or donate to their Go Fund Me to help pay for the trip. #soccer #lawaves #morethanagame #teamwork #teammates

Kick off your 4th of July weekend early by creating on the @usmnt as they take on Bosnia Herzegovina tonight in the round of 32. The. Keep the party going through the weekend as we celebrate 250 years of our nation. Let’s go!!!! @ayso_soccer #usa #usmnt #worldcup #susquicentennial #happyfourthofjuly🇺🇸

This hot take from @thisdiegolopez has us 😭 What is your World Cup Hot Take? #worldcup #soccer #football #futbol #hottake cc: @ayso_soccer

Meet the new Regional Commissioner Part 2. Thanks again to our interviewers for helping us get some insights into what makes @michaelloucaszannettis tick.

Meet the new Regional Commissioner, Michael Zannettis, Part One. Here @michaelloucaszannettis is interviewed by a few Region 7 players.

Region 7 is proud to announce our new Regional Commissioner, Michael Zannettis. He’s got a tough act to follow, but has already demonstrated a vision for our Region to the Board that we can all rally around to elevate the game, further develop our players and increase participation in our region. Over the next week, we’ll be sharing some videos we filmed to help you get to know Michael better. #Region7 #7up #commissioner #vision #thebeautifulgame

When you are in the building to watch Messi get a hat trick and become the all time leading goal scorer in the @fifaworldcup you wear your AYSO Region 7 hat. 🔥🐐👏⚽️ @ayso_soccer

Congratulations to our BU 14 Chester FC team coached by Chad Kenan and Federico Spedalieri, who won the Aviation Cup Tournament this past weekend. They beat TTY FC, Hawthorne and the Spartans in pool play and Hawthorne again in the Final. Well done boys! 🏆🥇⚽️ #champions #aviationcup #soccer #trophies

Congratulations to Coach Atkinson’s Neon ⚡️ Lightning who won an epic, back and forth tilt in the Battle of LAX and secured a 5-4 overtime win and hoisted the trophy 🏆

Whether Spring soccer is over or about to end, the offseason is a great time to level up your skills. Check out our 5 point plan to grow your game. What else would you add to our list?

@firsttouchcoaching Soccer Camp is back this summer! Visit the First Touch website at firsttouchsoccer.com for more information and to register today!

Player Tip: Don’t force yourself into a 1 v 1 defensive position. Treat defense as a team sport with these strategies. It all starts with body shape and knowing where your help is. #defense #shutemdown

Have you seen the new short film from @adidas “Backyard Legends?” Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments. Link in profile or search for “Backyard Legends” on @youtube #soccer #worldcup #adidas #backyardlegends

We asked some of our U16/19 girls who their favorite player is. Who did they miss? Add your pick in the comments. Sign up for Fall AYSO now at AYSO7.org Link in profile. #favoriteplayer #messi #yamal #rodman #thompson

You CAN get paid for coaching @ayso_soccer (sort of) Did you know some companies use apps like Benevity to allow employees to track their volunteer hours to earn money that they can donate to the nonprofit of their choice? Check with your HR department to see if your company incentivizes employees like this. If so, you can earn money to pay for are to AYSO or another charitable organization of your choice. If not, encourage them to consider adding this benefit to encourage employees to volunteer and give back to their communities.

Tired of seeing your defender jog next to the attacker with the ball? Try this coaching tip! Instead of saying “don’t dive in”’or “stay on your feet,” which may lead to passivity, try “tackle to win the ball.” Sometimes our own unclear or vague instructions can lead to and reinforce behaviors we don’t want in our players. Have the courage to look at yourself first and see what you can change. #coaching #tips #selfreflection #actionoriented

DID YOU KNOW? AYSO is changing how age divisions are determined this Fall. See the chart below to figure out what age divisions your kids will be playing in. Fall registration opens soon!

@charlotte.jamison just out here killing the corner kicks. #bicyclekick #cornerkick #practicemakesperfect #soccer

Thursday night at St. Bernard’s got more drills than a dental convention #soccer #ayso #practice #drills

Region 7 sent a GU19 squad to the Founder’s Cup Tournament in Torrance, the birthplace of @ayso_soccer this weekend. With only one practice together, they put together a 1-1-1 record with a 2-1 win over Arcadia, a 1-0 loss to a tough Hawthorne team and a 1-1 tie against North Torrance in the opening match. Bravo girls 👏👏👏 #soccer #tournament #founderscup #ayso

If you see this guy, give him a hug, a beer, a fist bump, a high five, a pat on the back or just a “Thank you!” Today is @greggdeluga last official day as Regional Commissioner for AYSO Region 7. For the past 6 years he has tirelessly served our community, doing everything from recruiting board members, players, coaches and other volunteers to refereeing and coaching hundreds of games to mowing Nielsen Field. What you have seen him do, doesn’t even scratch the surface of everything he does and has done for soccer in our community. Thank you Gregg for the past 6 years of countless hours of volunteering and leadership. You will be missed. May your line never get snagged and the fish always be biting.

Coach Rodriguez and her girls U12 team at the Screenland Tournament in Culver City. #ayso #soccer #fun

That moment when you’re convinced no one is listening and then suddenly you notice one of your player’s hands is raised. #coachlife #ayso #soccer #volunteer #isanyonelistening

@michaelloucaszannettis GU12 team personified the work hard/play hard approach at the Screenland Tournament in Culver City. #ayso #soccer #workhard #playhard

Gurls U16 team competed in the Screenland Tournament in Culver City last weekend. Coach @mikeyps74 has taken this squad to two tournaments and they are improving every time out. Way to go girls!

Eliminate offsides! Teach your players to start their run horizontally and then break upfield after the ball has been played. Advice from Coach Watson of Smart Soccer Coaching.

Congrats Mia R. for scoring her first goal! If you have a player, moment ot milestone you want to give a shout out to, share it and tag @ayso_region7 #soccer #spring #firstgoal #makingmemories

#Scuba #lowcortisal

Soccer’s back!!!! #spring #ayso #letsgo

It’s a scientific fact that volunteer coaches are happier than most people. Teams for Spring are forming soon, but we still need coaches. We need two for BU8 - 2, for BU10 and one for GU10, BU12 and GU14. Volunteer today!

One ☝️ more day to register for AYSO Region 7 Spring Soccer! Do you think#Messi waited until the last day to sign up to play? What are you waiting for! Go to AYSO7.org and register today. #soccer #ayso #thebeautifulgame

Two day left to register for Spring AYSO soccer! What are you waiting for? Visit ayso7.org to sign up. Volunteers needed: Have you ever thought about coaching or refereeing? Sign up today.

Final 3 days to register for Spring AYSO! Don’t miss out, register today at ayso7.org. #soccer #register #ayso

Four days left to register for Spring AYSO Soccer! Let’s go! Sign up today at ayso7.org #register #signup #soccer #spring #ayso

Five more days to register for Spring soccer! Sign up today at ayso7.org #letsgo #springsoccer #soccer #ayso

Great team work and outside in play from Region 7’s GU12 team for a goal in the Beverly Hills Sportsmanship Cup. Spring season is just around the corner. Register today at AYSO7.org. If you are already registered, we can’t wait to see you on the pitch soon!

School aged kids in El Salvador enjoying new soccer balls and nets donated by @ayso_region7 and delivered by @mdrrotary #soccer #service #football #futbol #thebeautifulgame

Scientific fact: kids who don’t play Spring soccer are 78.923% more likely to get megged come Fall. Register today!

January heat waves make for great soccer nights! Tell us what you are most excited for this Spring season in AYSO?

It’s time to register for Spring soccer! Registration is open until February 3rd. Sign up today! #ayso7 #register #springsoccer #soccer

Happy holidays from @ayso_region7

Some of @ayso_region7 All Stars at the Sportsmanship Cup Tournament in Beverly Hills this weekend.

A few soccer book recommendations for the top tekker on your holiday list. 1. Inverting the Pyramid 2. Soccer IQ 3. The Soccer 100 Search by title on Amazon.

Congratulations to our @ayso_region7 Age Division Champions: BU10 - Blue Lightning GU10 - Lightning BU12 - Katch-up FC GU12 - Purple Penguins BU14 - Legends FC GU14 - Cobras Also, a huge thank you to all of our volunteers who make the league run, from coaches and assistant coaches to referees to team parents, we could not do this without you! 👏👏👏👏👏 Spring Registration is open now. Sign up today!

Which teams will have their names etched in immortality? Region 7 Fall 2025 Champions will be determined on the pitch today staring at 1 pm. Good luck to all the teams and players that made it to the finals and THANK YOU to all the players and volunteer coaches, referees, team parents, families, friends and supporters who helped us have an incredible Fall ‘25 Season. p.s. Spring registration is open now. Sign up today!

Did you see @nytimes list of the Top 100 World Cup Players? What did they get right? Who did they miss? Drop a name in the comments or just say who you are rooting for. Link to article in profile. #worldcup #soccer #top100players

Tag the @ayso_region7 board member that matches the shirt best or just visit @topbinsfitclub to pick up one for the soccer player, coach, referee or fan on your holiday list.

Gift idea: Mystery Shirt in a Box. Get jerseys from your favorite teams and be surprised by some new ones. This subscription box service is a great way to build out your jersey collection. Each jersey comes with a fact card abou the club whose jersey you received, a great way to expand your knowledge of global soccer and impress your friends @shirtinabox

Looking for that perfect gift for the soccer mom on your holiday shopping list? We are here to help. @ivyandcloth has tons of cute sweatshirts, tees and accessories like this: Sorry. Can’t. Soccer. Bye. Sweatshirt. Comes in multiple colors and styles and also available as a t-shirt. #holiday #shopping #giftideas #soccer #soccermom

While you’re sitting at home on the couch, these kids are out here putting in WORK with @firsttouchcoaching at the AYSO7 Thanksgiving Soccer Camp. #letsgo #work #touches #soccercamp

Big thanks to our @firsttouchcoaching trainers Okan, Jose, Leo and Ivan, who worked with our coaches and players this Fall to improve their skills. They are always there with a helpful tip, drill or suggestion and do a great job of relating to the kids at every age level. Thanks guys!

Have you signed up for the @firsttouchcoaching Thanksgiving Camp yet? If not, today’s the day. Work on your touches and sharpen your skills before you get gobbled up by your opponents. Visit ayso7.org to sign up. Link in profile. #thanksgiving #soccercamp #camp #soccer

Referee spotlight: The Huseby Family ✨ The game isn’t complete without every piece — every role matters. Players, coaches, fans… and refs. ⚽🌿 We ref to give back. To lead. To challenge ourselves. For our teams. But most of all — to be part of something bigger. 💛 We stay because of the people around us who make it worth coming back year after year. Every whistle, every call, every moment keeps the game alive. We’re all connected in this beautiful game. 🌍”

This is Halloween (Eve) in Region 7. Wishing all our players a fun and safe Halloween weekend. 🙀👻🎃 #halloween #soccer #thebootifulgame

In this crossover post, Krista S. from @ayso18 seen here as part of an all female referee crew with Petra W. and Zoe S. shares her reason why: “I referee to give back to the sport that has given me so much over the years. “ What’s your why? If you are interested in becoming a referee or getting involved as a volunteer in some other way, visit our website, DM us or stop by the referee tent any weekend to find out more. #whatsyourwhy #referee #volunteer #giveback

Be afraid…very afraid!😱 😧 😳 #How many times have we warned you about not leaving pumpkin seeds on Nielsen Field! We have been overrun and now all we can is play pumpkin 🎃 soccer! Wishing all of our players, coaches, referees, teams parents, families and friends a very safe and fun Halloween tomorrow. #pumpkin #halloween #pumpkinsoccer

Celebrating our referees and their reasons “why.” Michelle: I like the camaraderie with other refs, learning/developing new skills, and giving back to my community in a way that is active. Zoe: to be a female role model and stay involved with a sport I love Petra: for the camaraderie and support of our referee community and to encourage more women to referee. Think you have what it takes to be an AYSO Referee or want to learn more? Stop by the referee tent on Saturdays and ask one of our current volunteers. Region 7 has some of the best referees around and unique opportunities for youth and female referees. @ayso_soccer #volunteer #referee #soccer #fun

Communication and teamwork are critical for success in soccer. Even late in the season, team building exercises like “the human knot” can be helpful in working on these key skills. Here’s how to do it: 1. Have the players stand in a small circle 2. Every grabs onto a teammate’s hand/wrist with their right hand. They cannot grab the person next to them. 3. Do the same with the left hand. 4. The team then works to “untie the knot,” but they cannot let go of anyone’s hand/wrist during the process. #teamwork #communication #humanknot #chaos #fun #games

Last minute #halloweencostume idea for our soccer dads out there. You know who you are. 😂 In @ayso_soccer #playersplay #coachescoach #parentscheer Repost from @miamidadesoccer #elite #soccer #soccerdad

There’s something sublime about being the only person on Nielsen Field when you open it up in the morning, but nothing beats that first game of the day energy. It’s a great day for some @ayso_soccer Let’s get after it Region 7! Have fun and make memories today. ⚽️

Stop Messi-ing around like those other turkeys and register today for First Touch Soccer’s Region 7 Thanksgiving Camp. Registration info and link are on ayso7.org #soccer #soccercamp #thanksgiving

It’s SILENT WEEKEND here at @ayso_region7 Don’t be THIS GUY! Let the players communicate and play. #silentweekend2025

Sunday funday! Final game of another full weekend if soccer, fun, friends and memories. This is why we play the beautiful game. Photo by @mikeyps74

When you show up for the pick up game and these guys are all waiting to play 👀 @adidasfootball @adidas @fifaworldcup @ayso_soccer #soccer #pickup #legends #goat Photo property of @adidasfootball

Without a strong first touch, there is no possession. Without possession, it’s hard to dictate the play. Without strong fundamentals, strategy is pointless. @soccer_coach_weekly @firsttouchcoaching #firsttouch #possession #ballcontrol #control

Repost from @championsleague If you are not watching soccer, you are missing one of the best ways to learn and improve your game. You are guaranteed to have an “aha” moment where you finally see and understand that thing your coach has been talking to you about. #gameon #soccer #futbol #watchmoresoccer #psg #barcelona @ayso_soccer @psg @fcbarcelona

We may be @ayso_soccer players, but when it’s October, we are all about our @dodgers Wear your Dodger blue this week in practice to help cheer on the team!

Monday night under the lights at Nielsen Field. 1% better every day. #soccer #practico #improvement #nielsenfield #fall #ayso #ayso7

*** Giveaway reminder *** Saturday, September 27th at 6 pm The first 25 kids who come to tonight’s U16 girls game at Nielsen Field at 6 pm in their AYSO jersey win a free LA hand 🤚 foam mitt. #giveaway #win #ayşo #ayso7 #fan @ayso_soccer

Coach Okan @okankoseogluu from @firsttouchcoaching giving some pointers last night at Nielsen Field. @ayso_soccer #ayso #firsttouchsoccer #coaching #practice

*** Giveaway alert *** Come support the Girls U16 team vs. North Torrance this Saturday, September 27th at 6 pm at Nielsen Field. First 25 AYSO7 players who show up in their AYSO jersey to support the team will get a free LA foam hand mitt. (GU16 players excluded)

Who run the world? Who run the world! Women only intermediate referee course. Do t get it twisted or that red card 🟥 is coming out. #ayso #referee #women #whoruntheworld #volunteer Repost from @ayso_section1

Saturday Night Lights! Region 7’s GU16 girls fought back from a goal down to tie a very tough team from Region 34, South Redondo. Super fun, great game by both teams. Videos courtesy of Gaby Cetl

Be careful at Nielsen Field this weekend. Wildcats spotted in the area. @nusoccer #aysoregion7 #wildcats #nusoccer

Scenes from opening day of the Fall 2025 @ayso_soccer season. So awesome to have the kids back out playing soccer again. If we’re being honest though, we are just here for the tunnel and snacks. 🤣⚽️ #ayso #ayso7 #region7 #openingday

Friday night clinics start tomorrow night, September 5th. It’s a great opportunity to get some extra touches and work on core@skills development. Bonus, the @firsttouchcoaching coaches are the best. #ayso7 #fridaynightclinics #skillsdevelopment

Want to learn to play goalie? Ask your coach about of weekly goalie clinics with @firsttouchcoaching #ayso7 #soccer #futbol #goalie #clinic #scorpionkick #higuita

This tiny tot turned into a speed demon, goal scoring machine. Two goals tonight, including the first goal of the AYSO 2025 Season and the game winner in a 3-2 win for the GU16 girls over El Segundo. #ayso7

How it started. If you want to see how it’s going, come watch the GU16 in the season opening game, tomorrow night, August 29th at 7 pm on Rotary Field at Nielsen Park.

From U5 to U19, AYSO is a place to learn the game of soccer and grow your knowledge and lover the sport in a fun, local, accessible and community centered way. #ayso #region7 #soccer #youthsports #community

Becoming an #AYSO referee is one of the many rewarding volunteer opportunities to help support our kids, teams and region. Learn more about becoming a coach, assistant coach or referee on our website. Link in bio. #ayso #ayso7 #volunteer

@greggdeluga and @timothy.michals coaching the GU16 Girls at the #aysonationalgames2025

#AYSO7 GU14 and GU16 teams at the Opening Ceremony of the AYSO National Games at @dignityhealthsp in Carson on July 21st, 2025