Welcome to the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Area 11 Z website. AYSO provides youth soccer opportunities for boys and girls within the communities of Downey, Lakewood/Bellflower, Long Beach, Huntington Park, Pico Rivera, South Gate, Wilmington, Montebello, Lynwood, East Los Angeles, and Compton.
AYSO's Vision is to provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives.
AYSO's Mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on
AYSO's Six Philosophies:
- Everyone Plays®
- Balanced Teams
- Open Registration
- Positive Coaching
- Good Sportsmanship
- Player Development
- Coaching and referee programs including quality delivery systems
- Quality administrative and operating systems with a support network
- Strong financial position
- Special network for volunteers, supported by a national staff
- Program research and development