Portland Area Youth Soccer Association

We’re getting ready for another great season of youth soccer in our Rec program!  By now, all players should have received an initial message from their coaches with the practice and game schedules. If you have not heard from your coach, please reach out to recdir@paysasoccer.com and paysa@paysasoccer.com. We are tracking any roster shifts closely because […]

Thank you to all of our families for their interest in Rec soccer this year. Interest has been huge and our programs filled up fast! Communications have begun going out to coaches, and schedules will follow in September. AT THIS TIME, PLEASE NOTE THE REC WAITLIST IS CLOSED.

Games begin this week for our Travel teams, and we’re excited to see our new uniforms in action! Fall Classic League 2024 Schedule Play will commence on August 25th for U12 through U14 teams.Play will commence on September 8th for U8 through U11 teams. If you’ve got any photos to share from games, please tag us […]

PAYSA will run Minis, Recreational, and Travel Soccer in 2024 Follow the correct link to register directly on the Gotsport: Travel – Register by June 24 Rec & Minis – Register by July 31 Programs Minis For kids born between: 8/1/2018 – 7/31/2020 Each session is 45 minutes of skill building & ends with a […]

Hello PAYSA Families, We hope you enjoyed the skills clinics opening day activities and meeting your Maine Lightning Coaches! Please note that we have changed the location of the 4/27 clinics to be outdoors at Dougherty Fields in Portland (85 St. James St.). The times will remain the same with the first group going 1pm-2pm and the […]

The team at Maine Footy and their FEAT Network non-profit eagerly anticipates the Tide’s second season in the United Women’s Soccer League (UWS). They extend their gratitude to the Supporters who joined them at matches, enrichment programs, and various events, as well as their corporate sponsors, founding donors, and partners, whose generosity enabled them to […]

Monday, 08/5/24 – Thursday, 8/8/24(Friday, 8/9/2024, is a rain day)Lyman Moore Middle School / Lyseth Elementary School Athletic Fields Campers! We are excited to announce our newly designed summer sports camp focusing on soccer. Most campers can attend a half day, either morning or afternoon or stay all day for loads of fun! The mornings […]

Our Spring Skills program is back for 2024, and registration will be opening on February 10th! Designed for ages 5-10, it’s the perfect opportunity for your child to enhance their soccer skills while having a blast on the field. This year, the program will be conducted by the Maine Lightning Soccer Club. Each session will […]

Registration is now open for the 2023/24 Portland Youth Futsal League with the season starting in early January. This program is run by Portland Recreation, PAYSA, and Maine Lightning to give an affordable option and a great spot to learn additional skills in the Winter. Spots are limited, and are capped at 170 total. The […]

Rec Program update for this weekend (10/28-29) – The city has announced that fields will be OPEN this weekend and therefore our last week of rec programming will take place. For ages impacted by last Sunday’s rainout please see below: U12s will be the makeup from Week 1. U7s and U9s will be making up […]