The AYSO Vision Statement is to provide world class world soccer programs that enrich children's lives.

The AYSO Mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on the the AYSO Philosophies:

• Everyone Plays® - Our goal is for kids to play soccer - so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least half of every game. *Region 873 mandates every child to play three quarters of every game whenever possible before any child plays the entire game.
• Balanced Teams - We require every region at the start of each season to set up teams as evenly balanced as possible. It's more fun when teams are of equal ability.
• Positive Coaching - This builds a positive team spirit. We train and encourage our coaches to make the extra effort to understand and offer positive help to our players, rather than negative criticism.
• Open Registration - Our programs are open to all children ages 4 - 18 who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only requirements for playing.
• Good Sportsmanship - We create a positive environment based on mutual respect, rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude. All of our programs are designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO.
• Player Development - We believe that all players should be able to develop their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually and as members of a team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game.

• Quality educational programs (coaching, instruction, management and officiating)
• Quality administrative and operating systems with a support network
• Integrated volunteer network, supported by a national staff
• Program research and development
• Strong financial position