What is New Mexico Youth Soccer (NMYSA)?

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NMYSA is the New Mexico Youth Soccer Association, a 501(c)(4) non-profit corporation and the National Youth State Association of the United States Soccer Federation. It serves as the governing body for youth soccer across New Mexico and parts of neighboring states, overseeing 45 member league and club affiliates and representing roughly 22,000 registered players, coaches, and administrators.

What NMYSA does

As a member of US Youth Soccer, NMYSA represents, governs, and oversees its affiliated leagues and clubs. Its core role is organizational rather than direct program delivery: the member leagues and clubs run the actual recreational and competitive soccer programs, while NMYSA provides the state-level structure, registration, and governance that ties them together.

Who it serves

Category Detail
Registered participants Approximately 22,000 players, coaches, and administrators
Player age range 3–19 years old (programs commonly listed as U5–U19)
Member affiliates 45 member league/club affiliates
Service area New Mexico, plus parts of west Texas, southern Colorado, and eastern Arizona for certain programs

The programs are open to both boys and girls and span recreational and competitive tracks.

How to find a league or club

If you're looking to register a player, NMYSA does not run the programs directly — you join through a member league or club. The organization points visitors to its Member Leagues page, which lists affiliates and links to their individual programs. From there you can identify the league or club covering your area and register through that affiliate.

Key things to know

  • NMYSA is a non-profit (501(c)(4)) and a state association under the US Soccer Federation, not a single club.
  • Registration and programming happen at the league/club level, so your starting point is finding your local affiliate.
  • The service area extends beyond New Mexico for certain programs, so players in bordering regions of Texas, Colorado, and Arizona may still be eligible depending on the program.

For current registration windows, program details, and affiliate contacts, check the NMYSA site directly, as these change by season.