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
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.
RECREATIONAL LEAGUES | AGES 4-17
SPRING 2025 | BEGINS APRIL 19
Practice schedules vary branch to branch, all games take place on Saturdays. 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
Coed leagues for ages 6-17 | FIND SESSIONS
Practice schedule
- Ages 6-7 | Wednesdays, 5:00pm
- Ages 8-9 | Wednesdays, 6:00pm
- Ages 10-12 | Wednesdays, 7:00pm
- Ages 13-17 | Tuesdays, 7:00pm
COPLEY-PRICE FAMILY YMCA
Coed leagues for ages 6-17 | FIND SESSIONS
Practice schedule
- Ages 6-7 | Tuesdays, 6:00pm
- Ages 8-9 | Wednesdays, 6:00pm
- Ages 10-13 | Thursdays, 6:00pm
- Ages 14-17 | Fridays, 5:00pm
JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA
Coed peewee leagues for ages 4-5 | COMING IN JULY
League beginning July 12 and goes through September 6. Come back for more information!
Coed leagues for 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.
Practice schedule
- Ages 5-6 | Mondays, 5:30pm
- Ages 7-8 | Mondays, 6:30pm
- Ages 9-10 | Tuesdays, 5:30pm
- Ages 11-12 | Tuesdays, 6:30pm
- Ages 13-17 | Wednesdays, 5:30pm
JOE AND MARY MOTTINO FAMILY YMCA
Coed leagues for ages 6-11 | FIND SESSIONS
Practices take place on Saturdays with games to follow.
Practice schedule
- Ages 5-7 | Saturdays, 10:00am
- Ages 8-11 | Saturdays, 11:00am
MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA
Coed leagues for ages 3-5 | FIND SESSIONS
- Saturdays, 9:00am
Coed leagues for ages 6-12 | FIND SESSIONS
Practices take place on Saturdays with games to follow.
Leagues Offered
- Coed | Ages 6-7
- Boys | Ages 8-9, 10-11, 12-14
- Girls | Ages 8-9, 10-11, 12-14
MCGRATH FAMILY YMCA
Coed leagues for ages 3-5 | FIND SESSIONS
- Saturdays, 9:00am
Coed leagues for ages 6-13 | FIND SESSIONS
Practices and games take place on Saturdays.
Practice Schedule
- Ages 6-7 | Saturdays, 10:00am
- Ages 8-9 | Saturdays, 11:00am
- Ages 10-13 | Saturdays, 12:00pm
TOBY WELLS YMCA
Coed leagues for ages 5-13 | FIND SESSIONS
Games will take place on Saturdays.
Game Schedule
- Ages 5-7 | Saturdays, 9:00am
- Ages 8-9 | Saturdays, 10:00am
- Ages 10-13 | Saturdays, 11:00am
T. Claude and Gladys B. Ryan Family YMCA
Coed leagues for ages 6-12 | FIND SESSIONS
Practice times will begin after teams are selected
Please email Sports Coordinator, Branisha Jones at bjones@ymcasd.org for more information.
STREET SOCCER
MISSION VALLEY YMCA
Mission Valley YMCA Street Soccer offers a fast-paced, small-sided game that emphasizes creativity, ball control and quick decision-making. Played on a field sponsored by the Alex Morgan Foundation, this program helps players develop agility, confidence and a love for the game!
SPRING 25
Youth Street Soccer League:
- Ages 5-8 and 9-12
Teen Street Soccer League:
- Girls 13+ and Boys 13+
ADULT LEAGUES
We are offering both competitive and recreational leagues for male, female and coed teams throughout several branches in San Diego County. Our adult soccer leagues are a great way to improve your skills and stay in shape while playing with friends!
No team? No worries. Just add “free agent” when registering online and we will place you on a team with availability. 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
Coed open play for ages 18+ | FIND SESSIONS
- All are invited to join us on our new field for open play on Mondays and Tuesdays at 6:00pm.
MISSION VALLEY YMCA
Coed leagues for ages 18+ | FIND SESSIONS
League schedules:
- Men’s soccer leagues
- Ages 45 + | Tuesdays, 6:00pm
- Ages 35 + | Wednesdays, 6:00pm
- Ages 21 + | Thursdays, 6:00pm
MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA
Coed leagues for ages 18+ | FIND SESSIONS
League schedule:
- Women’s soccer league
- Ages 18 + | Mondays, 6:00pm
TOBY WELLS YMCA
Coed leagues for ages 6-13 | FIND SESSIONS
Games will take place on Saturdays.
Practice Schedule
- Ages 5-7 | Saturdays, 9:00am
- Ages 8-9 | Saturdays, 9:00am
- Ages 10-13 | Saturdays, 9:00am
T. CLAUDE AND GLADYS B. RYAN FAMILY YMCA
Coed leagues| SEARCH CODE: SPASCL35 FIND SESSIONS
League information:
- Ages 18+ | Practice will take place on Thursdays, 6:00pm
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!
COPLEY-PRICE FAMILY YMCA
Coed clinics for ages 6-12 | FIND SESSIONS
Monthly are available for beginner and advanced players. Clinics are divided based on age.
Beginner clinics | Monthly clinics
- Ages 6-12 | Mondays, 5:30pm
- Ages 6-12 | Thursdays, 5:00pm
- Ages 6-12 | Saturdays, 9:00am
Advanced clinics | Monthly clinics
- Ages 8-12 | Mondays, 5:30pm
- Ages 6-12 | Mondays, 5:30pm
JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA
Coed clinics for ages 6-12 | FIND SESSIONS
Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players. Clinics are divided based on age.
Beginner clinics | Monthly sessions
- Coed ages 7-17 | Thursdays, 5:30pm
JOE AND MARY MOTTINO FAMILY YMCA
Coed clinics for ages 6-10 | FIND SESSIONS
Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players. Clinics are divided based on age.
Advanced clinics | Monthly sessions
- Ages 5-13 | Thursdays, 3:00pm
MCGRATH FAMILY YMCA
Coed clinics for ages 6-12 | SEARCH CODE: SPYSCCL33 FIND SESSIONS
Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players. Clinics are divided based on age.
Beginner clinics | Monthly sessions
- Ages 6-8 | Wednesdays, 4:00pm
- Ages 9-12 | Wednesdays, 5:15pm
south bay family ymca
Coed clinics for ages 6-12 | FIND SESSIONS
Monthly dribbling and footwork clinics are available for ages 6-12.
TOBY WELLS YMCA
Beginner Clinics
- Tuesdays, 5:00pm
Advanced Clinics
- Mondays, 6:00pm
T. Claude and Gladys B. Ryan Family YMCA
Coed clinics for ages 6-14 | SEARCH CODE: SPYSCCL35 FIND SESSIONS
Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players. Clinics are divided based on age.
Beginner clinics
- Ages 6-9 | Thursdays, 4:00pm
- Ages 10-13 | Thursdays, 5:00pm
Mission valley ymca
Coed Street Soccer Clinics | FIND SESSIONS
Monthly clinics are available.
- Street Soccer Clinic | Fridays, 4:15pm
SOCCER PROGRAMS
OPEN Play
border view family ymca
Coed open play for ages 18+ | FIND SESSIONS
- All are invited to join us on our new field for open play on Mondays and Tuesdays at 6:00pm.
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.
