LAFC SoCal Youth-Soccer Club

About the Club

LAFC SoCal Youth-SCV operates as the official youth academy program of Los Angeles Football Club in the Santa Clarita Valley region of Southern California. Established in 2018 as part of LAFC's expansion into youth development, the club focuses on fostering elite soccer talent through structured training and competition. It serves boys and girls across age groups from U7 to U19, emphasizing skill progression from recreational to professional pathways. A key distinguishing feature is its direct affiliation with Major League Soccer's LAFC, providing players with access to top-tier coaching, facilities, and scouting opportunities from the professional team. The program prioritizes holistic player development, integrating technical training, tactical awareness, and physical conditioning to prepare athletes for higher levels. LAFC SoCal Youth-SCV teams compete in MLS Next for boys, offering a premier national league that serves as a direct pipeline to professional soccer. Girls' teams participate in the ECNL, a top-tier league focused on elite competition and college recruitment. Additional competitive opportunities include the USYS National League and National Premier Leagues (NPL), ensuring broad exposure to high-caliber tournaments. The club's success is evident in its track record of advancing players to MLS academies, collegiate programs, and professional contracts, strengthening the regional soccer ecosystem in Southern California.