ABSC is the oldest, largest, and most successful youth soccer club in the East Bay, welcoming families from more than 27 surrounding communities. As a member of the Albany-Berkeley Soccer League (ABSL) since 2013, we are committed to providing inclusive, high-quality soccer opportunities for youth ages 3.5 to 19.
- Founded
- 1975
- Players
- 1,500
- Ages
- 3.5 to 19
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 18
Where on the ladder
Level 3 to Level 6
Each level below lists the leagues this club plays in. Your kid's level depends on the team they make. The six levels are our own reading of public league play. They are not an official ranking.
The club’s site also lists US Club Soccer. We have not confirmed that from the body’s own member list, so we do not call the club sanctioned. It also lists NorCal Premier, Albany Berkeley Soccer League, Jack London Youth Soccer League. We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksFrom the league tables
Albany Berkeley Soccer Club, every team.
Last season Albany Berkeley Soccer Club fielded 1 teams in the leagues we track: all boys, all at competitive regional. The ladder tops out in ECNL-RL at U16.
| lvl | U16 | |
|---|---|---|
| ECNL Regional, Pre-ECNL, Aspire, EAL |
Each dot is one team in the 2026-27 season. We place it by the league the team actually plays in, not by the club’s own team names. A tap on a dot shows that team’s league, flight and record. The dots come from published league tables, so a team playing outside those leagues will not appear here.
Check the tables yourself
The link opens the event's flight list on Total Global Sports, where the ECNL family posts its tables. Your kid's birth year is one of the rows, and the Standings link beside the flight opens the table. Each season gets a new event page, so theecnl.com is the place to pick up a later one.
Programs
The programs, age by age
These come from the club's site, grouped the way the club groups them. Your kid starts in the one that fits their age.
First Touch Academy
3.5-5 · 1 hour coed classes
Fun, supportive classes for ages 3.5-5 with a 6:1 player-to-coach ratio, focusing on foundational skills like trapping, dribbling, passing, and shooting.
feeds into U6 league play program
U6 Player Development Program
5 · 4v4
Team-based program transitioning from group activities to team format with 1.5-hour weekly sessions featuring 30-minute practice and 40-minute games.
feeds into U7
U7 Player Development Program
6 · 4v4
Players build foundational skills with one 60-minute weekday practice and one weekend game in 4v4 format with no goalie.
feeds into U8
U8 Player Development Program
7 · 5v5
Players transition to 5v5 field play with a goalkeeper, with one 60-minute weekday practice and one weekend game.
feeds into U9-U10
U9 & U10 Player Development Programs
8-9 · 7v7
Players advance with 90-minute sessions twice per week and one weekend game in 7v7 format featuring a goalkeeper.
feeds into Travel Rec U11+
Travel Rec
10-18 · 9v9 (ages 10-11) | 11v11 (ages 12+)
Local travel recreational league for ages 10-18 with Fall and Spring play in Jack London Youth Soccer League (JLYSL) and Winter in-house play.
JLYSL · Cal North feeds into Competitive programs
Lightning Competitive Program
8-19 · Multiple formats by age
Year-round competitive program for U9-U19 players with merit-based selection, training 3x per week, and participation in NorCal Premier League and tournaments.
ECNL · NPL · NorCal Premier · Cal North
Rising Program
7+ · Mixed
Invitation-only developmental program for U7+ players more advanced than peers, offering higher-level play, skill development, and pathway to competitive soccer.
feeds into Lightning Competitive Program
Winter Futsal
6+ · 5v5
Indoor winter futsal program for all skill levels with 5v5 small-sided games featuring a smaller, low-bounce ball.
Skills Clinics
6+ · Mixed
Year-round focused training sessions in Fall, Winter, and Spring for players ages 6+ to refine technical abilities in dribbling, passing, defense, and shooting.
Girls Skills Clinics
6+ · Mixed
Tailored skills clinics for girls ages 6+ with coaching focused on building skills, confidence, and community across age groups.
Goalkeeper Skills Clinics
6+ · Mixed
Specialized training for goalkeepers ages 6+ covering shot-stopping, distribution, command of the box, footwork, and communication.
Recreational Summer Camps
4-10 · Mixed
Full-day and half-day summer camps for ages 4-10 with skill-building drills, small-sided games, and field awareness training.
Premier Camps
11-18 · Mixed
Intensive summer training for advanced players ages 11-18 focused on technique, movement, goal-scoring, game intelligence, and mental preparation.
Girls Winter Clinic
6-18 · Mixed
Full-week winter training track specifically designed for female players with tailored instruction in a supportive, high-expectation environment.
Holiday Drop & Shops
6+ · Mixed
Holiday-season drop-off sessions for ages 6+ featuring skills and scrimmages with ABSC coaches.
Jr. Referee Program
11-14 · Training
Program for ages 11-14 to earn money refereeing ABSC in-house recreational games while developing leadership skills.
feeds into CNRA Grassroots Referee
CNRA Grassroots Referee
13+ · Training
Certification program for ages 13+ to referee Competitive, JLYSL, and recreational games with pay rates from $25-$95.
Tryouts
2026 season
Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.
Gilman West Field · Tom Bates Sports Complex
Coaching
Who coaches here
2 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Toney Wright
Executive Director & Director of Coaching
Michael Ager
Competitive Director & Travel Program Manager
Where they play
23 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Gilman North Turf
Turf
Gilman South Turf
Turf
Gabe West Grass
Grass
Gilman West Grass
Grass
Gilman East Grass
Grass
King Track & Field
Fielding Field
Grove Park
Ohlone Middle Field
Cedar Rose Park
11 fields aren’t located on the map yet.
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
free
Add-ons
Uniforms (purchased during registration), Professional coach support (additional fee where needed), Catered lunch option ($15/day).
Get in touch
How to reach ABSC
1442-A Walnut St #426 Berkeley CA 94709
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