Soccer is a popular sport in San Luis Obispo for kids of all ages. Several soccer programs are available at various levels, from beginners to advanced players.
Youth Evolution Soccer
The Youth Evolution Soccer program is an excellent option for beginner toddlers, children, and tweens. It’s also an option for experienced players looking for extra soccer practice. Practices are only once a week for each month-long session — a low-commitment option compared to recreational and club leagues below.
- When: Sessions available throughout the year
- Where: Santa Rosa Park in San Luis Obispo OR Rancho Grande Park in Arroyo Grande
- Ages: 3 to 11 years
- Learn more:
Recreational Soccer Leagues in San Luis Obispo
AYSO Youth Soccer
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is a national non-profit soccer organization for children ages 4 through 19 of all levels. All coaches and referees are local volunteers who undergo background checks.
The San Luis Obispo area offers programs in two regions: San Luis Obispo City and the surrounding coastal “Five Cities” region (Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, Oceano, and Shell Beach.)
AYSO Region 599 – San Luis Obispo
- When:
- Registration begins during the spring
- Practice and games are held during the fall
- Where:
- Practices at local San Luis Obispo elementary school fields
- Games at Damon-Garcia Sports Complex
- Ages: 4 to 19 years
- Learn more: AYSO website
AYSO Region 83 – Five Cities
- When:
- Registration begins during the spring
- Practice and games are held during the fall
- Where:
- Practices at local Five Cities elementary school fields
- Games at Soto Sports Complex
- Ages: 4 to 19 years
- Learn more: AYSO website
South Bay Soccer
South Bay Soccer Association is a non-profit, all-volunteer, recreational youth soccer association for children and teens in Los Osos, Baywood Park, and Morro Bay, California.
- When:
- Registration begins during the spring
- Practice and games are held during the fall
- Where:
- Practices at Los Osos elementary school fields
- Games at Los Osos Middle School for U6 and U8 teams; games at different locations in Los Osos, Morro Bay, Cambria, Templeton, and Atascadero for U10 through U19 teams
- Ages: 4 to 19 years
- Learn more: South Bay Soccer website
YMCA Futsal (Indoor Soccer)
Boost your child’s soccer skills during the spring with futsal, also known as indoor soccer! Futsal games are held indoors on basketball courts with a smaller, harder soccer ball, which helps kids improve their balance, agility, coordination, and teamwork. Coaches and referees are volunteers for this non-profit organization.
- When:
- Registration begins during the winter
- Practice and games are held during the spring
- Where: Local elementary schools in San Luis Obispo
- Grades: Kindergarten through 8th grade
- Learn more: YMCA website
San Luis Obispo Club Soccer Leagues for Kids and Teens
Club teams can be a fun and rigorous opportunity for children and teenagers who want to play competitive soccer with friends year-round. Here are some club soccer options in San Luis Obispo:
- JOGA Bonito Central Coast
- Central Coast United Mustang Prep Soccer Club
- Central Coast Surf Soccer Club (Previously called Central Coast Condors)
In contrast to the Youth Evolution, AYSO, and YMCA programs, the San Luis Obispo club soccer teams have slower response times.
