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Amherst

Amherst, MA

Travel / Select
L5–L6highest team level

AYSA provides a range of programs for all skill levels with the general aim of developing soccer skills, knowledge and appreciation of the game, team play, and good sportsmanship.

Players
800
Ages
age 3 to 14 (grades pre-K-8)
Plays
Boys & Girls
Programs
2

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Where on the ladder

Level 5 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.

Pre-Professional
National Elite
Competitive Regional
State & Premier
Recreational

Sanctioned by Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer). The club’s site also lists United States Youth Soccer Association, United States Soccer Federation, Fédération Internationale de Football Association, Pioneer Valley Jr. Soccer League, Roots Soccer League. We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.

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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.

Programs2 programs

Recreational league soccer

age 3 to 14 (grades pre-K-8)

The Recreational program is for players of all skill levels and emphasizes learning soccer skills and the rules of the game, working with a team, and building social, physical, and emotional readiness for the game.

Travel Program

children aged 7 and up · 5v5, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11

The Travel Program allows players with advanced interest and abilities to deepen their understanding of the game and challenge themselves at a higher level of competition. Travel teams typically practice twice per week and may compete in regional tournaments.

Roots Soccer League

Tryouts

2026 – 2027 Travel Program season

Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.

June 7thBoys & Girls
13:30 – 14:30
Location

Plumbrook Field

Cost

free of charge

Contact

All: Allison Henry

Where they play

1 field

The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.

Plumbrook Field

Potwine Street

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Fees

What it costs

What the club charges, from its own price list.

Published fees
Spring Season
Travel feesLower rates and scholarships are available for children receiving free or reduced school lunches, as well as some others who would be unable to play without assistance.$215 per player
Travel soccer — Spring Seasonper season$220
Registration feeA town field fee and MYSA insurance fee will be deducted from all credits.$47
Tryout

free

On top of that

Add-ons

town field fee, MYSA insurance fee.

Get in touch

How to reach AYSA

Who to email about what

Megan Rhodes

President

Zack Richer

Vice President

Eric Pinsoneault

Treasurer

Amanda Robillard

Secretary

Tilman Wolf

Board Member at Large

Michael Philips

Board Member at Large

Sam MacLeod

Board Member at Large

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