Soccer Clubs in Woodland Hills, California

LAFC So Cal Youth is a prominent youth soccer organization operating across Southern California, with a strong presence in the San Fernando Valley and West Valley areas, including Santa Clarita Valley. The club was formed on March 1, 2021, through a strategic partnership between the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and Real So Cal Soccer Club. This collaboration extends LAFC's player development expertise to over 4,000 youth soccer players. LAFC So Cal Youth offers competitive programs for boys and girls aged 6-19 (U7-U19), organized by birth year, alongside a recreational league. A key distinguishing feature is its direct affiliation with MLS club LAFC, providing a clear pathway for elite players to the LAFC Academy. The club is also part of the MLS Youth Affiliate Network in partnership with adidas. Competitive teams participate in top-tier leagues including the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), ECNL Regional League, and SOCAL, which also oversees the National Premier League (NPL) and State Cup competitions. The club boasts a history of developing players who advance to collegiate and professional levels, inheriting the legacy of Real So Cal, which secured six United States National Championships. All competitive teams receive professional coaching.

Leagues: MLS Next 2

LAFC So Cal Youth is a prominent youth soccer organization operating in Southern California, specifically serving the West Valley area. The club's roots trace back to the West Valley Soccer League (WVSL), established in 1966, and it was formally created in 2006 through the merger of two significant Southern California clubs, So Cal United and Samba, initially operating as Real So Cal. In 2021, Real So Cal partnered with the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) to form LAFC So Cal Youth, integrating professional expertise and a clear pathway to the LAFC Academy for elite players. LAFC So Cal Youth offers both recreational and competitive programs for players aged 4 to 19, serving over 4,000 youth soccer players. A unique selling point is its direct affiliation with a Major League Soccer (MLS) club, providing access to professional staff, player development methods, and a pathway to the LAFC Academy. The club emphasizes player development and boasts a strong record of college placement, with numerous alumni advancing to collegiate and professional levels. Their competitive teams participate in top-tier leagues, including ECNL (Elite Clubs National League) for both boys and girls, ECNL Regional League, and SOCAL. The club has also achieved six United States National Championships under its previous Real So Cal identity.

Leagues: ECNL Girls, ECNL Boys, ECNL RL Girls, ECNL RL Boys, Pre-ECNL Boys