Play Soccer at the YMCA of San Diego County

Soccer is one of the most beloved and widely played sports on the planet! Whether it’s a recreational soccer game between coworkers, a competitive soccer league, or a soccer clinic for beginners lead by an experienced coach, soccer is a great way to stay healthy and make friends for all ages. Playing soccer provides many health benefits, including:

  • Improved cardiovascular health for the entire body
  • Increased strength
  • Enhanced endurance to play at a higher level for longer stretches of time
  • Better hand-eye (and foot-eye!) coordination

No matter how it’s played, one of soccer’s most important benefits is social interaction. As a team sport, soccer provides an opportunity for people to work together as a team and forge close relationships. It also provides youth a chance to learn how to interact with compassion and sportsmanship in a healthy environment.

For these reasons, soccer is a fun, popular way to get fit and stay healthy!

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Soccer Activities Offered at the YMCA

The YMCA of San Diego County offers multiple soccer programs and activities, ranging from youth or adult soccer leagues to training clinics and soccer-focused summer day camps.

With the YMCA's mission in mind, our experienced coaches and trainers encourage a healthy competitive spirit that's driven by supportive teamwork and good sportsmanship. Each player is also encouraged to achieve their own personal fitness goals while developing their soccer skills and knowledge of the game, whether they’re playing in a clinic or league.

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SOCCER CAMPS

The Y also offers several sport-based day camps (particularly during the summer) that focus on soccer! Find the soccer camp that is right for your on our day camp page.


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YOUTH SOCCER

Play soccer with San Diego Loyal SC! As the Y's official youth soccer technical partner, San Diego Loyal SC will provide direction and guidance to our volunteer coaches, sponsor co-branded team jerseys.San Diego Loyal SC and YMCA of San Diego County Partnership
As the mental health partner for San Diego Loyal SC, Rady Children’s Hospital will provide resources to our players on self-confidence, positive relationships and resilience. Learn about the partnership here.

YMCA recreational soccer leagues play with modified rules for each age division. While practices are geared toward strengthening your child’s individual skills, game time emphasizes each player’s understanding of the sport, game rules and team competition. Y volunteer coaches will focus on developing a sense of teamwork in a setting that encourages fun, healthy, age-appropriate competition. By the end of the season, your child will have gained a better understanding of the sport, its rules and the basic skills. YMCA youth recreational soccer leagues play with modified rules for each age division and will take place at various Ys throughout San Diego County.

Select your branch below or visit the Community Portal and type in the respective keyword into the search bar (e.g., SPASC20 for Mission Valley YMCA adult Soccer leagues) or use the top left location filter to view your local YMCA options. When you're ready to register, here's a shortcut to all Soccer options across San Diego County.

❯ ❯  FALL 2023 LEAGUES (CLICK TO EXPAND)

Jackie Robinson Family YMCA

Coed leagues for ages 6-17 | SEARCH CODE: SPYSC39 FIND SESSIONS 
Season practices begin September 11. Games take place on Saturdays with practices during the week. Specific game times will be determined after teams are formed.

Practice schedule:

  • Ages 5-6 | Wednesdays, 5:00pm
  • Ages 7-8 | Wednesdays, 6:00pm
  • Ages 9-10 | Thursdays, 5:00pm
  • Ages 11-12 | Thursdays, 6:00pm
  • Ages 13-17 | Tuesdays, 5:30pm

Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA

Coed leagues for ages 6-11 | SEARCH CODE: SPYSC40 FIND SESSIONS 
Season practices begin September 23. Practices take place on Saturdays with games to follow.

Practice schedule:

  • Ages 5-7 | Saturdays, 10:00am
  • Ages 8-11 | Saturdays, 11:00am

Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA

Coed leagues for ages 6-12 | SEARCH CODE: SPYSC25 FIND SESSIONS 
Season practices begin September 23. Practices take place on Saturdays with games to follow.

Practice schedule:

  • Ages 6-7 | Saturdays, 8:00am
  • Ages 8-9 | Saturdays, 9:30am
  • Ages 10-12 | Saturdays, 11:30am

McGrath Family YMCA

Coed leagues for ages 6-13 | SEARCH CODE: SPYSC33 FIND SESSIONS 
Season practices begin September 23. Practices and games take place on Saturdays.

Schedule:

  • Ages 6-7 | Saturdays, 10:00am
  • Ages 8-9 | Saturdays, 11:00am
  • Ages 10-13 | Saturdays, 12:00pm

TOBY WELLS YMCA

Coed leagues for ages 6-13 | SEARCH CODE: SPYSC21 FIND SESSIONS 
Season practices begin September 9 for assessments.

Mandatory assessments on September 9. 

Age divisions:

  • Ages 5-7 | Saturdays, 9:00am
  • Ages 8-9 | Saturdays, 11:00am
  • Ages 10-13 | Saturdays, 1:00pm

T. Claude and Gladys B. Ryan Family YMCA

Coed leagues for ages 6-12 | SEARCH CODE: SPYSC35 FIND SESSIONS 
Season practices begin September 18. Practice times will begin after teams are selected. Please email Sports Director Isaiah Bacon at [email protected] for more information.

Age divisions:

  • Ages 5-7 | Saturdays - practice time TBD
  • Ages 8-9 | Saturdays - practice time TBD
  • Ages 10-12 | Saturdays - practice time TBD
  • Ages 13-14 | Saturdays - practice time TBD
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Copley-Price Family YMCA

Coed clinics for ages 6-12 | SEARCH CODE: SPYSC16 FIND SESSIONS 
Monthly are available for beginner and advanced players. Clinics are divided based on age. 

Beginner clinics:

  • Ages 6-9 | Mondays/Wednesdays, 5:00pm - starting August 2
  • Ages 9-12 | Mondays/Wednesdays, 6:15pm - starting August 2
  • Ages 6-10 | Thursdays, 5:30pm - starting September 7
  • Ages 6-10 | Saturdays, 9:00am - starting September 9

Advanced clinics:

  • Ages 8-12 | Saturdays, 10:15am - starting August 5
  • Ages 8-12 | Saturdays, 10:15am - starting September 9

Toby Wells YMCA

Coed clinics for ages 6-12 | SEARCH CODE: SPYSC21 FIND SESSIONS 
Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players. Clinics are divided based on age.

Beginner clinics:

  • Ages 6-12 | Tuesdays, 5:00pm - starting August 1

McGrath Family YMCA

Coed clinics for ages 6-12 | SEARCH CODE: SPYSC33 FIND SESSIONS 
Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players. Clinics are divided based on age.

Beginner clinics:

  • Ages 6-8 | Wednesdays, 4:00pm - starting August 2
  • Ages 9-12 | Wednesdays, 5:15pm - starting August 2

Rancho Family YMCA

Coed clinics for ages 6-10 | SEARCH CODE: SPYSC29 FIND SESSIONS 
Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players. Clinics are divided based on age.

Beginner clinics:

  • Ages 6-10 | Saturdays, 10:00am - starting August 5

T. Claude and Gladys B. Ryan Family YMCA

Coed leagues for ages 6-14 | SEARCH CODE: SPYSC35 FIND SESSIONS 
Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players. Clinics are divided based on age.

Clinics:

  • Ages 6-9 | Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00pm - starting September 23
  • Ages 10-13 | Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00pm - starting September 23

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ADULT SOCCER

LEAGUES NOW AVAILABLE

This season, we are offering both competitive and recreational leagues for male, female and coed teams throughout several branches in San Diego County. Our adult Soccer leagues are a great way to improve your skills and stay in shape while playing with friends! We offer both competitive and recreational leagues for male, female, and coed teams throughout several branches in San Diego. We offer both competitive and recreational leagues for male, female and coed teams throughout several branches in San Diego. Select your branch below or visit the Community Portal and type in the respective keyword into the search bar (e.g., SPASC16 for Copley-Price Family YMCA adult Soccer leagues) or use the top left location filter to view your local YMCA options.

No team? No worries. Just add "free agent" when registering online and we will place you on a team with availability. Contact your sports director or sports department for more information. 

❯ ❯  FALL 2023 LEAGUES (CLICK TO EXPAND)

Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA

Coed leagues for ages 6-13 | SEARCH CODE: SPYSC25 Registration coming soon! 
Check back soon! Fall leagues will be open for  registration soon. 

League schedule:

  • Ages 18+ | TBD

T. Claude and Gladys B. Ryan Family YMCA

Coed leagues for ages 18+ | SEARCH CODE: SPYSC35 FIND SESSIONS 
Season dates: July 26 - October 4. Registration will remain open until teams are full. 

League information:

  • Ages 18+ | Practice will take place on Thursdays.
    • Times will be determined by teams.

PEEWEE SOCCER

LESSONS AND LEAGUES

Peewee Soccer leagues and lessons are a great way to improve your motor skills and stay active while playing with friends!  We offer both lessons and leagues for all ages to help our youngest athletes find a sport they love at the YMCA. Select your branch below or visit the Community Portal and type in the respective keyword into the search bar (e.g., SPPWSC16 for Copley-Price Family YMCA peewee Soccer activities) or use the top left location filter to view your local YMCA options.

❯ ❯  FALL 2023 PEEWEE LESSONS (CLICK TO EXPAND)

MISSION VALLEY YMCA

Coed lessons for ages 3-5 | SEARCH CODE: SPPWSC20 FIND SESSIONS 
Monthly peewee lessons are available for ages 3-5.

  • Starting August 1
    • Ages 3-5 | Tuesdays, 4:00pm
  • Starting September 5
    • Ages 3-5 | Tuesdays, 4:00pm

SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA

Coed lessons for ages 3-5 | SEARCH CODE: SPPW42 FIND SESSIONS
Monthly peewee lessons are available for ages 3-5.

  • Starting August 5
    • Ages 3-5 | Saturdays, 9:00am
    • Starting in September
      • Ages 3-5 | Saturdays, 9:00am
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MCGRATH FAMILY YMCA

Coed lessons for ages 3-5 | SEARCH CODE: SPPWSC20 FIND SESSIONS
Monthly peewee lessons are available for ages 3-5.

  • Starting September 9
    • Ages 4-5 | Saturdays, 9:00am

View available peewee Soccer lessons


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