AVYSL was founded in 1967.  Over the years, enrollment has grown to the point that in 2001 there were nearly 2,000 players distributed between Recreational (1,500), Comp (250) and Select (250) teams.

Playing membership is open to any child between the ages of 4 and 19 residing within the AVYSL territory, although  most players are residents of the Almaden Valley.

AVYSL is affiliated with the California Youth Soccer Association (CYSA) North, which is a member of the United States Youth Soccer Association.  This ensures that there are numerous resources and support for our programs.  Together, AVYSL and CYSA offer:

• Clinics for coaches and referees
• District and State wide player and team registration
• Medical insurance for players while participating in matches or practices
• Training resources such as books, video tapes, and conferences 
• The CYSA newsletter, Soccer California, with helpful articles for coaches, parents and players
• Sanctioned tournaments for Comp and Select playing levels
• A mentor program for recreational teams and their coaches
• A development program for recreational players wanting to advance in level (Project 40)