⚽ What Are AYSO EXTRA™ & AYSO Alliance?
AYSO EXTRA™ and AYSO Alliance are year-round, tryout-based soccer programs for players who want to play at a higher level — with structured training (including Coerver-led practices), weekend games, and a season calendar that resembles club soccer. Both programs are grounded in AYSO’s core values: player development, sportsmanship, inclusion, and fun.
Tryouts are typically held in January and February, and selected players join their teams in the summer to prepare for the upcoming fall and spring seasons. Whether your child is stepping into competitive soccer for the first time or ready to take the next step, we offer two clear and connected pathways: AYSO EXTRA™ and AYSO Alliance.
🔵 AYSO EXTRA™ (U10–U12 Focus)
EXTRA is tailored for players in U10–U12 who are ready for faster-paced games, team-based tactics, and deeper development — all within a supportive and familiar AYSO environment.
Teams are formed through tryouts and compete in the Southern California Extra Developmental Soccer League (SCEDSL), playing against top teams from regions like Beverly Hills, Culver City, Alhambra, Long Beach, Ladera Ranch, Mission Viejo, and more.
🗓️ Season Overview:
- Fall: Two practices per week, weekend league games, and postseason playoffs. Most games require travel across Southern California (30–90 minutes away).
- Spring: Two practices per week. Focus shifts to local competition through the Kenneth Hahn Spring League (Region 1031), 3 or more tournaments, and coach-arranged scrimmages.
EXTRA is a great fit for players looking for more challenge and commitment than Core offers, while still enjoying the benefits of AYSO’s developmental model.
⚫ AYSO Alliance (U13–U16 Focus)
The natural next step after EXTRA
AYSO Alliance builds on the foundation established in EXTRA, offering a club-level experience for players in U13–U16 who are ready for top-tier competition, greater commitment, and more advanced training — without leaving behind the positive and player-first culture of AYSO.
Alliance teams compete in Southern California (SoCal) Soccer league and face elite opponents across Southern California. Like EXTRA, Alliance includes regular travel for games and tournaments.
🗓️ Season Overview:
- Fall: Two practices per week. Competitive league play with frequent travel and postseason playoffs.
- Spring: Two practices per week. Combination of league play, tournaments, and coach-led scrimmages to maintain a high level of development.
Alliance is ideal for players who have grown through EXTRA and are ready for the demands of club-style soccer — while remaining in an environment that emphasizes growth, sportsmanship, and team culture.
🚀 Ready to Learn More?
Use the menu to explore:
- ⚽ Tryout schedules & requirements
- 🧢 Team details by birth year
- 🌟 What makes the EXTRA and Alliance experience different
Whether your player is starting their journey with EXTRA or progressing into Alliance, Santa Monica AYSO offers a trusted pathway to help them grow, compete, and thrive.
Real competition. Real development. The AYSO way.