Youth Soccer Programs in the Phoenix West Valley
- Ages
- 5–19
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 18
Affiliated with
RSL AZ
RSL-AZ WV is its own club, not part of RSL AZ. It runs RSL AZ programs under a partnership.
separately run regional club (formerly Arizona FC) in the RSL-AZ alliance
The RSL AZ divisions
Where on the ladder
Level 2 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.
Sanctioned by US Club Soccer and Arizona Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer). The club also played in USYS NL. That league ended in July 2026 and merged into National 1, so it does not count above. The club’s site also lists DPL-O, Desert Academy League. We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksCollege & pro pathway
Where the players went next.
We counted these from public commitment lists and trackers, not from the club’s own claims.
The counts come from public commitment trackers, club lists, league records, player pages, and the rosters of 2,244 NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA programs. One player counts once per school. “Division unverified” means we matched the school but could not confirm the program level. We never print a current youth player’s name.
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.
Recreational Soccer League
ages 4 and up
An introductory soccer program for beginner and developing players. Teams practice one night per week and play seven Friday night games during the 8-week season.
feeds into Recreational Excel Program
Excel
U6-U15
A bridge between recreational and competitive soccer, with professional coaching, structured practices, two practices per week, and a seven-game season.
feeds into competitive youth soccer team
Youth Academy
U6-U10
The Youth Academy is the foundation for individual confidence on the ball and a love for the game, covering technical, tactical, and skill-building work in an enjoyable and competitive environment.
feeds into Elite programs at older ages
United
age 7-18
A semi-competitive program for players who want to go beyond the in-house recreational league without playing competitive or travel soccer.
ASA Open League
Competitive Soccer
U7 through U19
A complete competitive pathway for boys and girls, offering high-level coaching, strong competition, consistent development, league play, tournaments, and year-round soccer opportunities.
DPL-O feeds into National 1 League, DPL-O, and additional competitive pathways
ECNL
U14-U19
A top-level competitive program for boys in U14-U19 in US Club Soccer.
ECNL
DPL
U14-U19
A competitive program for girls U14-U19 in the Development Players League.
DPL
National 1 League
A top team-based competition in US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer, integrated with the ECNL and beginning with the 2026-27 season.
ECNL feeds into ECNL Conference League Playoffs and Finals
Desert Academy League
U11-U19 boys teams
An independent, high-level regional platform for ambitious clubs and players, focused on player development, competitive excellence, and professional game-day environments.
feeds into higher levels of youth, collegiate, and adult soccer
Futsal
5v5
An indoor, hard-court game emphasizing ball control, passing in small spaces, improvisation, creativity, and technique. The 2026 league has seven Saturday games.
Soccer Camps
ages 5+
Three-day clinics for players of all abilities focused on ball control, footwork, technical precision, and introductory tactical concepts.
Goalkeeper Clinics
ages 5+
A summer goalkeeper clinic series offering professional-level training in a fun, energetic, and challenging environment for players new to the position or already competing at a high level.
Goalkeeper Training
Goalkeepers have access to specialized training designed to improve shot-stopping, footwork, handling, distribution, confidence, communication, and leadership.
Tournaments
U7-U19
The club presents tournaments including the PHX Heat Cup, St. Paddy's Day Invitational, and Southwest Cup, with age-specific team competition and a three-game minimum.
USYS · US Club Soccer
Clinics
ages 5+
Small-group technical clinics give players attention to grow, gain confidence, and elevate their game while building fundamentals and introducing tactical concepts.
TOPSoccer
children and adults
A recreational sports program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities in a structured, safe, fun, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Recreational Soccer
ages 4 and up
A fun, affordable, developmental recreational league for boys and girls in Surprise, El Mirage, and the Phoenix West Valley. No soccer experience is required.
feeds into Recreational Excel Program
College Advisory Program
A college advisory program that helps families prepare for college through guidance on playing level and fit, academics, recruiting strategy, location, lifestyle, and financial planning.
Coaching
Who coaches here
25 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Brett Bentley
Girls Director of Coaching | Head Coach
DOC Brett Bentley brings extensive collegiate, professional, and youth development experience; he currently serves as the Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Ottawa University in Surprise.
Master of Science in Recreation & Sport Science (Coaching Soccer) from Ohio University; pursuing a Doctorate in Applied Psychology in Performance at Grand Canyon University
United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma · American Sports Education Certification · U.S. Soccer National B License
Glen Butler
Technical Director | Head Coach | Coach Educator
Glen Butler brings over 20 years of elite coaching, leadership, and player development experience; he has coached at all collegiate levels and achieved 15 State Championships.
BSc in Physical Education & Sport Science; MBA in Sports Marketing; MSc in Sports Performance; Master of Education (MEd)
UEFA B License · FA Goalkeeping Level 3 · USC Level 2 Goalkeeping · TOVO Pro Methodology certified · NCSA (CSCS) strength & conditioning certified · PFSA Level 2 Talent Identification & Performance Analysis
Ashley Armstrong
Goalkeeping Director
Ashley has worked closely with elite-level players and has coached at youth, academy, collegiate, Olympic Development Program, and national-level environments.
Degree in Sport Management from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs; Master’s degree in Coaching Soccer from Ohio University
U.S. Soccer A-Youth License · U.S. Soccer B License · Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma
Cesar Mexia
Coach
Most recently Head Coach of the Arizona State University Men’s Soccer Club (2021–2026); previously coached at FC Arizona (UPSL) and Veritas Prep Girls Varsity.
US Soccer D License
Fernando Macias
Coach
Over 15 years of experience working with youth players across competitive age groups; has helped players progress to elite clubs, ODP programs, collegiate teams, and semi-professional opportunities.
Glen Butler
Academy Director
U6-U10
Has worked at all three levels of the NCAA, coached and played semi-professionally in England, and held numerous roles within youth soccer in Europe and the USA.
Masters degrees in Sports & Nutrition, Education and Business; Bachelors in Exercise Science
UEFA B · FA and US Soccer Goalkeeping · FA Youth Modules · TOVO · APFC
Angel Ramirez
Coach
2008 Girls
Jose Leon
Coach
2009 Girls
Where they play
7 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Pioneer Park
8755 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345 · Grass
Heroes Park
83rd Avenue and, Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ 85303 · Grass
Goodyear High School
17300 W. Van Buren St. Goodyear, Arizona 85338 · Turf
Willow Canyon High School
17901 W Lundberg St, Surprise, AZ 85388 · Turf
Countryside School
15034 N Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ 85379 · Grass
Friendship Park
12325 W McDowell Rd, Avondale, AZ 85323 · Grass
Rose Mofford Sports Complex
9833 N 25th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021 · Grass
1 field isn’t located on the map yet.
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Add-ons
Uniform costs — See Uniform Page, Tournament registration fees, League fees (Open or Advanced Leagues), Team outings, Coach travel expenses, Camera & Subscription, Team Travel, Team Equipment outside of what provided by club., Referee Fees for some leagues & Scrimmages, Outside of club trainers if team desires, Tournament travel and lodging, A $20 Gotsport Software fee will be paid directly to Gotsport at check out..
Alumni
Where graduates have gone
The club's own list of alumni. We have not checked these names against college rosters.
Ariel Goreski
2002Makenzie Stanton
2004Juliana Reyes
2003College destinations
Get in touch
How to reach RSL-AZ WV
15979 West Christy Drive, Surprise, Arizona 85379, United States
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