Play Soccer at the YMCA of San Diego County
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 fall 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.
Soccer Activities Offered at the YMCA
The Y offers soccer leagues, lessons and clinics for kids who are 3 to 17 years old. Leagues offer recreational and competitive programs where participants will be included on teams and play games against one another. Lessons and clinics focus on teaching participants about sportsmanship, skill development and strength training.
SOCCER LEAGUES - YOUTH & ADULT
YOUTH & PEEWEE RECREATIONAL LEAGUES | AGES 3-17
YMCA recreational soccer leagues feature age-appropriate rules and focus on skill development, teamwork and game understanding. Practices build individual skills, while games emphasize learning the sport in a fun, supportive environment.
Led by Y volunteer coaches, league games take place at various YMCA locations across San Diego County on Saturdays.
PLAY SOCCER WITH SAN DIEGO WAVE FC
As the Y’s official youth soccer technical partner, San Diego Wave FC will provide direction and guidance to our volunteer coaches, sponsor co-branded team jerseys.
Practice schedules vary branch to branch, all games take place on Saturdays, unless noted otherwise. Once enrolled, your child’s coaches will contact you with more information. Note: Registration for all leagues remains open until teams are full.
BORDER VIEW FAMILY YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Coed Soccer Leagues (Ages 6-17) | FIND SESSIONS
Games take place on Saturdays with practices during the week. Specific game times will be determined after teams are formed. Please note that some traveling is required.
Equipment Needed: All participants should wear athletic attire to practice and games: cleats/turf Shoes, shorts and t-shirt. Jerseys will be handed to each participant prior to the first game. If jersey delivery is delayed, all parents will be notified via email. Shin guards are required to practice and play.
Schedule: First practice week of January 12, 2026.
- Ages 6-7 & 8-9: Wednesdays | 5:30-6:30pm
- Games on Saturdays (Traveling Required).
- Ages 10-12: Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30pm
- Games on Saturdays (Traveling Required).
- Ages 13-17: Wednesdays | 7:30-8:30pm
- Games on Saturdays (Traveling Required).
Questions? Please email Program Director, Mike Valle at mvalle@ymcasd.org for more information.
COPLEY-PRICE FAMILY YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Coed Youth League (Ages 6-13) | FIND SESSIONS
League includes one practice and one game on a weekly basis. Games will take place on Saturdays starting January 24, 2026.
Equipment Needed: Shin guards, multi-ground soccer cleats and water bottle.
Schedule: Practice beginning week of January 17, 2026
- Division 1 (Ages 6-7): Practice on Tuesdays | 6:00-7:00pm
- Games on Saturdays | 6:00-7:00pm
- Division 2 (Ages 8-9): Practice on Wednesdays | 6:00-7:00pm
- Games on Saturdays | 6:00-7:00pm
- Division 3 (Ages 10-13): Practice on Thursdays | 6:00-7:00pm
- Games on Saturdays | 6:00-7:00pm
Questions? Contact our Sports Coordinator, Kellen Hatfield at khatfield1@ymcasd.org.
JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Coed Youth Leagues (Ages 6-17) | FIND SESSIONS
Games take place on Saturdays starting January 24, 2026, with practices during the week. Specific game times will be determined after teams are formed.
Equipment Needed:
- Loose clothing
- Shin guards (required)
- Cleats (optional)
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- All new participants must purchase a basketball jersey through our Ship-to-Home website.
Schedule:
- Division 1 (Ages 5-6): Mondays from 5:30-6:30pm | First practice January 12.
- Division 2 (Ages 7-8): Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm | First practice January 12.
- Division 3 (Ages 9-10): Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30pm | First practice January 13.
- Division 4 (Ages 11-12): Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm | First practice January 13.
- Division 5 (Ages 13-17): Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm | First practice January 14.
Questions? Please email Program Director, Ferrari Funches at ffunches@ymcasd.org for more information.
JOE AND MARY MOTTINO FAMILY YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Coed Youth Leagues (Ages 5-11) | FIND SESSIONS
Games take place on Saturdays with coach scheduled practice during the week.
Equipment Needed:
- Loose clothing
- Shin guards (required)
- Cleats (optional)
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
Game Schedule: Saturdays, starting January 24, 2026
- Ages 5-7: Games begin at 10:00am
- Ages 8-11: Games begin at 11:00am
Questions? Please email Program Director, Caylin Mason at cmason@ymcasd.org, for more information.
MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Peewee Coed Leagues (Ages 3-5) | FIND SESSIONS
Youth Coed Leagues (Ages 6-14) | FIND SESSIONS
Leagues includes one game on a weekly basis. Games will take place on Saturdays with 15-20 minutes of practice before each game.
Game Schedule: Saturdays Starting January 24, 2026
- Peewee (Ages 3-5): 10:00am–12:00pm
- Youth (Ages 6-7): 8:00–10:00am
- Youth (Ages 8-9): 10:00am–12:00pm
- Youth (Ages 10-11): 12:00–3:00pm
- Youth (Ages 12-14): 3:00–6:00pm
Questions? Contact our Sports Coordinator Ryan Brent at rabrent@ymcasd.org.
MCGRATH FAMILY YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Peewee coed leagues for ages 3-5 | FIND SESSIONS Games take place on Saturdays with practices during the week. Specific practice times/days will be determined after teams are formed. Coed leagues for ages 6-13 | FIND SESSIONS Games take place on Saturdays with practices during the week. Specific practice times/days will be determined after teams are formed. Important Dates:- Assessments: January 10, 2026.
- First Practice: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- First Game: Saturday, January 24 2026.
Questions? Contact our Sports Coordinator, Josh Ichull at jichullingya@ymcasd.org.
MISSION VALLEY YMCA
STREET SOCCER
MISSION VALLEY YMCA
Come out and play street soccer, futsal’s more casual cousin, at Mission Valley YMCA! This fast-paced game is fun and strengthens soccer skills and soccer IQ. Players are on the move constantly, building both offensive and defensive skills. It’s a great opportunity to improve agility and build confidence. It’s an action-packed game that kids will love and parents will love to watch!
WINTER 2025-2026
We play street soccer on our mini-pitch field sponsored by the Alex Morgan Foundation. Games are two action-packed 14-minute halves, played on Sunday afternoons.
No experience is necessary! Players split into teams each week. Playing with different people helps strengthen communication and teamwork skills. Optional practices are held each Friday. Shin guards required; no cleats.
Questions? Contact our Sports Director, Nicole Kamal at nkamal@ymcasd.org for more information.
Youth Street Soccer League:
- Division 1 (Ages 4-5): Practice on Mondays, games on Sundays (practices are optional; no practice on January 19).
- Division 2 (Ages 6-8): Practice on Mondays, games on Sundays (practices are optional; no practice on January 19).
- Division 3 (Ages 9-12): Practice on Wednesdays, games on Sundays (practices are optional).
- Division 4 (Ages 13-17): Practice on Wednesdays, games on Sundays (practices are optional).
Girls Pickup Futsal League:
- Ages 6-17: Practice on Fridays, Sunday games from 11:00am-1:00pm
- FREE to play; registration required. Only cost association is purchase of team jersey.
TOBY WELLS YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Coed Leagues (Ages 5-14) | FIND SESSIONS
League includes one practice and one game on a weekly basis. Games will take place on Saturdays.
Equipment Needed: Shin guards, soccer cleats (optional), water bottle and jerseys (to be purchased prior to first game of the season — $20).
Assessments will take place on Wednesday, January 14.
Schedule: Games on Saturdays starting January 24, 2025
- Division 1 (Ages 5-7): Practice on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00pm; games on Saturdays at 9:00am.
- Division 2 (Ages 8-9): Practice on Thursdays from 5:00-6:00pm; games on Saturdays at 10:00am.
- Division 3 (Ages 10-14): Practice on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00pm; games on Saturdays at 11:00am.
Questions? Contact our Sports Coordinator, Kelton Coburn at kcoburn@ymcasd.org.
T. Claude and Gladys B. Ryan Family YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Coed Soccer Leagues (Ages 5-12) | FIND SESSIONS
Games on Saturdays with one coach-scheduled practice per week on Tuesdays.
Equipment required: Turf soccer shoes (no spikes).
Questions? Please email Sports Director, Chris Cerda at ccerda1@ymcasd.org for more information.
South Bay Family YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Youth Soccer Leagues (Ages 6-13) | FIND SESSIONS
Games on Saturdays with one coach-scheduled practice per week. League begins January 17, 2026.
Questions? Please email Program Director, Christian Varner at cvarner@ymcasd.org for more information.
ADULT LEAGUES
We are offering both competitive and recreational leagues for
No team? No worries. Contact your sports director or sports department for more information.
Note: Registration for all leagues remains open until teams are full.
BORDER VIEW FAMILY YMCA
Men’s 18+ Arena Soccer Division
In order to register, please contact Mike Valle at mvalle@ymcasd.org or call (619) 428-9622 ext 2510.
- League games take place Mondays at 6:30pm.
Interested in other Adult Soccer Leagues? Our soccer arena is available on other nights for potential women, co-ed, 30+, etc. leagues. Please contact Mike Valle for inquires.
MISSION VALLEY YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Mens Arena Soccer Leagues (Ages 21+) | FIND SESSIONS
Leagues Offered:
- Ages 45+ | Tuesdays | 6:00pm
- Ages 35+ | Wednesdays | 6:00pm
- Ages 21+ | Thursdays | 6:00pm
Questions? Contact our Sports Director, Nicole Kamal at nkamal@ymcasd.org for more information.
MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Adult Leagues (Ages 18+) | FIND SESSIONS Leagues Offered:- Coed 18+ | Mondays or Thursdays | 6:00pm
- Coed 30+ | Fridays | 6:00pm
- Coed 40+ | Sundays | 2:00pm
- Women’s 30+ | Mondays | 6:00pm
- Men’s 18+| Tuesdays or Wednesdays | 6:00pm
Questions? Contact our Sports Coordinator Ryan Brent at rabrent@ymcasd.org.
TOBY WELLS YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Adult Leagues (Ages 18+)
COED 6v6 |Arena Soccer League | FIND SESSIONS
- 8-Week League: 7 Regular Weeks and 1 Playoff Week
- Dates: January 6–March 9, 2026
- Game Times: Tuesdays, 6:00pm
Women’s Pick Up | Arena Soccer League | FIND SESSIONS
- Schedule: Wednesdays
- Game Times: 7:00–9:00pm
Men’s 30+ | Arena Soccer League | FIND SESSIONS
- 8-Week League: 7 Regular Weeks and 1 Playoff Week
- Start Date: January 8–March 12, 2026
- Game Times: Thursdays, 6:00pm
Questions? Contact our Sports Coordinator, Kelton Coburn at kcoburn@ymcasd.org.
T. CLAUDE AND GLADYS B. RYAN FAMILY YMCA
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
Adult Coed Soccer Leagues (Ages 18+) | FIND SESSIONS
Equipment required: Turf soccer shoes (no spikes).
Game Schedule: Sundays, starting October 5, 2025
Interested in pick-up play?
Join us for pick-up games! Check the program finder for available pick-up games!
Questions? Please email Sports Director, Chris Cerda at ccerda1@ymcasd.org for more information.
ADULT open play & pickup
BORDER VIEW FAMILY YMCA - OPEN PLAY
Coed Open Play (Ages 18+) | FIND SESSIONS
- All are invited to join us on our new field for open play on Mondays and Tuesdays at 6:00pm.
MCGRATH FAMILY YMCA - PICKUP SOCCER
WINTER 2025-2026
Coed Pickup Soccer (Ages 18+) | FIND SESSIONS
- All skill levels are welcome. Games are casual and focused on enjoyment, teamwork and friendly competition. Come out and play hard while having a great time!
Adult Mens Soccer League (Ages 18+) | FIND SESSIONS
- All skill levels are welcome. Games are casual and focused on enjoyment, teamwork and friendly competition. Come out and play hard while having a great time!
Questions? Contact our Sports Coordinator, Josh Ichull at jichullingya@ymcasd.org.
SOCCER LESSONS & CLINICS
PEEWEE LESSONS
Children ages 3-5 can develop motor skills, stay active and have fun with friends in our Peewee Soccer lessons! Offered on a month-to-month basis, these engaging sessions introduce young players to the game in a supportive and playful environment. Click your branch below for details!
YOUTH CLINICS
Youth clinics for ages 6 and older focus on teaching participants about sportsmanship, skill development and strength training. Registration is ongoing for monthly sessions. Click your branch below for details!
BORDER VIEW FAMILY YMCA
Coed Soccer Clinics (Ages 6-17) | FIND SESSIONS
Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players.
Questions? Please email Program Director, Mike Valle at mvalle@ymcasd.org for more information.
COPLEY-PRICE FAMILY YMCA
Coed Soccer Clinics (Ages 6-12) | FIND SESSIONS
Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players.
Questions? Contact our Sports Coordinator, Kellen Hatfield at khatfield1@ymcasd.org.
JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA
Coed Soccer Clinics (Ages 6-12) | FIND SESSIONS
Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players. Clinics are divided based on age.
Questions? Please email Program Director, Ferrari Funches at ffunches@ymcasd.org for more information.
JOE AND MARY MOTTINO FAMILY YMCA
Coed Soccer Clinics (Ages 5-12) | FIND SESSIONS
Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players. Clinics are divided based on age.
Questions? Please email Program Director, Caylin Mason at cmason@ymcasd.org, for more information.
MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA
Youth Coed Clinic (Ages 6-12) | FIND SESSIONS
Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players. Clinics are divided based on age.
Questions? Contact our Sports Coordinator Ryan Brent at rabrent@ymcasd.org.
MCGRATH FAMILY YMCA
Coed Soccer Clinics (Ages 6-12) | FIND SESSIONS
Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players. Clinics are divided based on age.
Mission valley ymca
Youth Street Soccer Clinics (Ages 6-13) | FIND SESSIONS
Monthly clinics are available, with the option for drop-ins.
Questions? Contact our Sports Director, Nicole Kamal at nkamal@ymcasd.org.
Rancho Family YMCA
Youth Soccer Clinics (Ages 6-10) | FIND SESSIONS
Monthly clinics are available, with the option for drop-ins.
south bay family ymca
Coed clinics for ages 6-12 | FIND SESSIONS
Monthly dribbling and footwork clinics are available for ages 6-12.
T. Claude and Gladys B. Ryan Family YMCA
Coed Soccer Clinics (Ages 5-13) | FIND SESSIONS
Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players. Clinics are divided based on age.
Toby Wells YMCA
Coed Soccer Clinics (Ages 5-13) | FIND SESSIONS
Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players. Clinics are divided based on age.
MORE SOCCER
Soccer Camps
Day Camp Options
The Y also offers several sport-based day camps that focus on soccer! Find the soccer camp that is right for your on our day camp page.
1:1 SOCCER SESSIONS
AVAILABLE AT RANCHO FAMILY YMCA
Level up your soccer game with one-on-one lessons! Our experienced coaches tailor each session to boost your skills, sharpen technique and build confidence. Play smarter, faster and stronger — find the package that’s right for you today!