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AC Marin

Petaluma, CA

About the Club

AC Marin, also known as North Bay Youth Soccer League, is a non-profit youth soccer organization established in 2014. The club operates primarily in the North Bay region of California, serving communities such as San Rafael and Novato. AC Marin offers year-round soccer programs for players aged 4-18, providing a pathway from beginner skill-building to elite competitive levels. A distinguishing feature of the club is its commitment to community, with 25% of its players receiving financial aid to ensure accessibility. AC Marin prioritizes player development over winning, aligning its curriculum with U.S. Soccer training programs and offering international tournament opportunities. The club's competitive teams participate in top-tier leagues and programs, including the ECNL Regional League Boys – NorCal Division (effective 2025/26), the National Premier League (NPL), and Pre-NPL. Additionally, AC Marin players are involved in elite programs such as the Player Development Program (PDP) and the Olympic Development Program (ODP), and compete in the NorCal League and State Cup, as well as the CalNorth League and State Cup.

Age Groups

U5
U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19

Programs

Boys
Girls
Travel
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

Youngers

Age Group: U8-U14 (2018-2012 birth years)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1700 (Registration Fee)

Olders

Age Group: U15-U19 (2011-2007 birth years)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1800 (before May 23) / $2000 (starting May 24) (Registration Fee)

Tryout Fee (Non-AC Marin Players)

Age Group: All Ages

Commitment: N/A

Club Fee: $25

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Archie Williams High School (formerly Drake) - 1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd San Anselmo, CA 94960
Brookside Upper School - 46 Green Valley Road San Anselmo, CA 94960
Bayside / MLK Academy - 200 Phillips Drive Sausalito, CA 94965
College of Marin (COM) - 835 College Ave Kentfield, CA 94904
Creekside Park at McInnis Park - 350 Smith Ranch Road San Rafael, CA 94903
Davidson Middle School - 280 Woodland Ave San Rafael, CA 94901
Dominican University - 50 Acacia Ave San Rafael, CA 94901
Ghilotti Field – Redwood High School - 395 Doherty Drive Larkspur 94939
Hall Middle School - 200 Doherty Drive Larkspur, CA 94939
Indian Valley College (IVC) - 1800 Ignacio Blvd. Novato, CA 94949
Marin Academy (MA) - 1600 Mission Ave San Rafael, CA 94901
Marin Catholic High School (MC) - 675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Kentfield, CA 94904
Marin Country Day School (MCDS) - 5221 Paradise Dr Corte Madera, CA 94925
Marin Luther King (MLK) - 610 Coloma St Sausalmo, CA 94965
Miller Creek - 2255 Las Gallinas Avenue San Rafael, CA 94903
Nike Field at McInnis Park - 350 Smith Ranch Road San Rafael, CA 94903
Pickleweed Park - 50 Canal Street San Rafael, CA 94901
Piper Park - 250 Doherty Drive Larkspur, CA 94939
Red Hill Field - Shaw Drive San Anselmo, CA 94960
Redwood High School - 395 Doherty Drive Larkspur, CA 94939
San Rafael High School - 150 Third Street San Rafael, CA 94901
Santa Margarita - 1055 Las Ovejas San Rafael, CA 94903
Terra Linda High School (TL) - 320 Nova Albion Way San Rafael, CA 94903
Venetia Valley School - 177 North San Pedro Road San Rafael, CA 9490
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