Things are Moving in Week 6 It was great to be back on the fields last weekend. From our littlest kiddos to fast-growing teens, players gave it their all. We were especially proud of how our Girls 10U EXTRA team welcomed FC Pali from Pacific Palisades for a game at Victory Park.
Standings are updated for all competitive divisions, so keep an eye on those as squads in 10–14U head towards our end-of-season tournament, the Rose City Cup.
🚨We’ve made some changes to the schedule this weekend:
We regret the inconvenience, but these field changes were made in the interest of player safety. As a general reminder, Coaches are notified of all schedule changes, but you can always. check the website to be sure.
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📸 PICTURE DAY is ON
Picture day resumes at Victory Park this weekend and continues on October 31. Unsure what day your team has picture day?
Players should wear their full uniform (jersey, shorts, socks), and arrive on time for their scheduled slot. Families will receive digital files of their Individual player as well as a team photo. Additional print packages and other items are available for purchase.
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All-Stars Signups are OPEN
All-Stars is a competitive winter program for advanced players in 10U, 12U, and 14U. Practices are two days per week, and teams compete on Saturdays and Sundays against teams from across the area, including Glendale, Alhambra, and Arcadia.
All-Star Tryouts are NEXT WEEK
October 25 & November 1
Rose Bowl Area H
You can sign up for All-Stars through In-League: |
Questions? Contact Samir Singh, Advanced Play Coordinator |
Who’s Up for Pickup? Every Sunday at La Cañada High School JV Fields Want to keep it going after game day? NEXT delivers weekly training and scrimmage sessions designed for players in 10U, 12U & 14U to push their limits and try new skills in a casual, pressure-free environment. Region 13 coaches lead every session with a focus on maximizing touches through open play. All are welcome!
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The Lab is OPEN ⚽🔥 Does your kiddo practically sleep in their cleats? Powered by BPU Academy, our brand-new Sunday Soccer Lab gives young players the extra ball touches, footwork magic, and game-day confidence they’re craving. Designed to fit right alongside their regular team practices and games, it’s packed with the extra technical reps they want in a fast, fun, high-energy atmosphere.
Sunday Soccer Lab is for ALL AGES—our littlest players in 6U all the way up to 14U are welcome!
Every Sunday, 9–10:30am |
Celebración con Angel City FC
ACFC is offering AYSO Region 13 families another amazing deal! Angel City hosts Boston Legacy FC for the first time and closes the regular season just down the 110 at Dignity Health Sports Park. The annual celebration honors the communities that make Los Angeles. This year it falls on Día de los Muertos weekend, with programming across the grounds in Carson. Gather up your soccer friends to go cheer on our hometown team!
November 1st | 2pm
Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson
Use the code ACFC |
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Beyond the Ball Coaching Corner The Team You Have Now
With just a few games left, your team may look different than it did in September. Players have developed confidence, relationships have changed, and some may be feeling the effects of a long season. What worked at the beginning may need a little adjusting.
At Your Next Practice: NOTICE: What's different about your players now? ADJUST: Is there one routine or interaction you could change? TRY: Ask your team, “What's one thing we should do more of before the season ends?” Then listen. You don't have to use every suggestion. You're giving players an opportunity to reflect, use their voice, and help shape the final weeks of their season.
Sensory Sideline: For some players, movement can support attention and readiness to learn. Others may prefer to stand and watch. Before your next team talk, give players 30 seconds of movement with a ball: toe taps, gentle dribbling, or rolling the ball under their feet.
Notice: Does giving players a little movement, or a choice, change how they engage? Different players need different ways in.
Watch out for more Beyond the Ball Coach’s learning sessions - dates TBD.
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Coaches: It's not too early to start thinking about post-season opportunities to continue playing soccer. AYSO Sections, Areas, and Regions host tournaments year-round. These provide a challenging opportunity to promote player development in a fun and safe environment.
Questions? Email the Region 13 Tournament Coordinator: |
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Bidding is LIVE at the Women’s Coaching Alliance Silent Auction
Our friends at the WCA are auctioning off a dazzling array of incredible sports experiences, signed memorabilia, wine tastings, and more—all supporting the next generation of female leaders. Find your favorites, place your bids, and keep an eye on those must-have items—the winning bid could be yours! |
Letter from the Commissioner
Hello everyone,
We have officially passed the halfway mark of our season. Wow, time is flying by. Everyone has settled into their roles: coaches, players, and spectators. While the weather has played a little havoc recently, the season is moving along.
I would encourage everyone to make the most of the next few weeks. This is what we have planned and worked towards for the past many months. I think sometimes we don’t stop and appreciate what we have, and now is the perfect time to do that. We have a community that has come together to make soccer possible for 2,400 children. It’s an amazing feat that takes everyone working together.
So this Saturday, enjoy watching it all happen: our kids playing the beautiful game of soccer together, under the guidance of our coaches and referees. The magic of Soccer Saturday is what we have created together. Let’s take home some positive memories this week.
Patrick Shopbell Your volunteer Regional Commissioner |
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AYSO Region 13
