AYSO is a nationwide non-profit organization that develops and delivers quality youth soccer programs in a fun, family environment based on AYSO's Five Philosophies:

Everyone Plays Our program’s goal is for kids to play soccer—so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least half of every game.

Balanced Teams Each year we form new teams as evenly balanced as possible—because it is fair and more fun when teams of equal ability play.

Open Registration Our program is open to all children between 4 and 19 years of age who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing.

Positive Coaching Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment by the players and ultimately leads to better-skilled and better-motivated players.

Good Sportsmanship We strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO.

About AYSO Region 84

Number of registered players	2,800 registered players in 2007
Player age range	Boys and girls, ages 4 through 19 (U5-U19)
Communities served	Mission Viejo and adjoining areas in South Orange County.
Fields	Some of the nicest fields in the county
Seasons	Fall Recreational (August through November), and Spring Select (February through May)
Advanced Play programs	All Stars and AYSO Plus
Regional management	All volunteer staff. Board of Directors is elected each year
Colors	Blue and White