What Member Resources and Educational Programs Are Available on US Youth Soccer?

US Youth Soccer (usyouthsoccer.org) offers members two main resource channels: a Member Resources section on its homepage aimed at clubs, coaches, and players, and USYS University, an education platform built with partner sports and wellness organizations. Members can also subscribe to the US Youth Soccer digital magazine for news, member benefits, and program updates. These resources are described on the organization's site; specific access rules, costs, or login requirements are not stated there, so confirm details with US Youth Soccer or your local member association before relying on them.

What the Member Resources section covers

The homepage lists Member Resources as one of its core areas, alongside US Youth Soccer Programs and About US Youth Soccer. The site describes this section as serving clubs, coaches, and players — the three groups that make up its membership base of roughly 3 million players ages 5–19. The homepage does not break the section down item by item, so treat it as the starting point for member-facing tools rather than a complete catalog.

USYS University: the education platform

USYS University is the organization's structured education offering. According to the site, US Youth Soccer has partnered with "some of the leading sports and wellness organizations in the country" to provide a range of educational resources for members. In practice, this means:

• Who it's for: US Youth Soccer members, including coaches and club staff who need continuing education.
• What it provides: Educational resources developed with national sports and wellness partners.
• How to start: Use the "Learn now" link in the USYS University section of the homepage.

The site does not list individual courses, completion requirements, or fees. If you need certification details for a coaching license or club compliance, check with your state association, since those requirements are typically set at that level.

Digital magazine and news updates

The US Youth Soccer Digital Magazine is a free sign-up channel for organizational news, member benefits, and program information. The homepage includes a sign-up form, and the site also maintains a news feed and an RSS option. Recent headlines shown on the page include:

• The announced integration between U.S. Soccer and US Youth Soccer
• The "Beyond 26" campaign
• The 2026 ODP Girls Interregionals schedule
• National Champions crowned in Tennessee and Utah
• Award winners recognized at a luncheon

For members, this feed is the quickest way to track organizational changes — the U.S. Soccer integration announcement in particular may affect how programs are structured going forward.

Events and calendars

The homepage lists Upcoming Events with dates and tags, such as the ODP Girls Interregional (Nov 21, 2027) and ODP Boys Interregional (Jan 14, 2027), both tagged ODP and US Youth Soccer. A full calendar is available, along with RSS and iCal subscription options — useful if you want event dates to flow into your own calendar.

How to decide where to start

If you are a parent or player rather than a coach or club administrator, the most relevant entry points are the news feed and event calendar; education content is oriented toward members involved in running or coaching programs. For anything involving eligibility, registration, or fees, contact your local member league or state association, as the national site does not publish those details.