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2026-2027 Season

A Pathway Designed for Opportunity

Welcome to the ASA Advanced Leagues – the premier platform for youth soccer development in Arizona. Our leagues are built around competition, opportunity, and growth, with a promotion and relegation system that ensures every match counts.

Whether you’re aiming for the top or fighting to stay up, every team’s journey matters. This structure creates an environment where dedication and performance are rewarded, and where players, coaches, and clubs can rise to new challenges.

What to Expect:

  • Promotion & Relegation: A tiered system that fosters competitive balance and meaningful progression.
  • Player Development: High-level competition to support growth at every stage.
  • Club Recognition: Opportunities for top-performing clubs to elevate their status and visibility.
2026-2027 Registration
Advanced Leagues GUIDE
2026-2027 Brackets
2025 ADVL Presentation

Point of Contact for the League: Advancedleagues@azyouthsoccer.org  

DateEvent / Details
May 27thAdvanced Leagues registration opens (U11–U19). All teams interested must apply.
June 26thAdvanced Leagues registration deadline
July 10thBracket review
July 17thBrackets finalized and deadline to submit blackout dates
July 31stSchedule review
August 7thSchedules final
August 7th–21stClub Reschedule Window
August 22ndPlay-in Games (if needed – teams will be contacted by the league)
September 4thRosters populated

September 16, 23, 30 & October 14, 21, & 28
Optional Wednesday Playdates (Scottsdale and Mesa)
September 18th–20thLeague Weekend U11–U19 at AZ Athletic Grounds
September 25th–27thLeague Weekend U11–U19 at West Valley Complex, Pioneer & Kino
October 2nd-4thLeague Weekend U11–U19 at AZ Athletic Grounds, SSC, & Reata
October 16th–18thLeague Weekend U11–U19 at SSC & Bell94
October 23rd-25thLeague Weekend U11–U19 at Red Mountain North, SSC, & Reata
December 4th-6thLeague Weekend U11–U14 at Red Mountain – North & South
January 29th-31stLeague Weekend U11–U14 at Red Mountain – North & Kino
February 26th – February 28League Weekend U11–U14 at Arizona Athletic Grounds & Fall Make-up Date (If Required for U15-U19 at AZ Athletic Grounds)
Advanced Leagues Fee Structure (Per Team) 2026-2027
APL and ASL 1-2 Team Based		 
Age GroupDeposit FeeRegistration FeeTotal Cost
U11/U12$100$1,400$1,400 plus 4% cc
U13/U14$100$1,800$1,800 plus 4% cc
U15/U16$100$1,650$1,650 plus 4% cc
U17/U19$100$1,800$1,800 plus 4% cc
 *$100 Deposit fee is paid at the time of registration and the remaining registration fee will be charged once the team is accepted into the Advanced Leagues.

Environmental Conditions Resources​

US Soccer Resources

  • U.S. Soccer’s Comprehensive Player Health and Safety Program and link the following:  Recognize to Recover
  • US Soccer Nutrition and Hydration and link the following:  Nutrition & Hydration — Recognize to Recover
  • US Soccer Mental Health Resources for Athletes:  Mental Health — Recognize to Recover

Additional League Information

All coaches within APL & ASL are required to possess a minimum of an E or Grassroots coaching license by the start of the 2026-2027 league season.

Advanced Leagues Application Process

Teams may apply using the link at the top of the webpage (Deadline Posted Above).  Applying teams should have realistic expectations based on their prior season finish in League and Cups. The application requires detailed information to support the request to be reviewed by the LOC. All returning and new teams planning on playing in Advanced Leagues must complete the application process.

Advanced Leagues Placement Notification Process  

For the 2025-2026 Season: The League Commissioner will notify the teams that they have been Accepted or Declined for the league (APL, ASL1, ASL2) in GotSport.

Teams that are on the Waiting List in some age groups have not been placed in Advanced Leagues yet (APL, ASL1, or ASL2 at this time). A team will be notified if their status changes. Teams on the Waiting List should prepare to register for their regional open leagues such as Arizona Soccer Association’s Open League, or FBSL upon notification if their status changes to “Declined“. 

Teams that are identified for a play-in game will be notified after teams register. ASA will schedule the games on August 23rd before the regular season begins.

 Arizona Advanced Leagues Placements

League Commissioner and/or League Operations Committee reserve the right to adjust the division size if deemed necessary. Teams that applied for a division do not have to also apply for a lower division if they are not accepted. For example, a team that applies for APL does not need to complete an application for ASL as well. Teams that have not been accepted into APL after applying are automatically considered for ASL1 and ASL2.

  • When the GotSport Team account is being created or when the existing GotSport Team account is being updated, it is critical to adjust the Team ID# first before adding the coach or team officials. Adding the Coach and Team Officials on the team account first and then later adjusting the Team ID field will result in the Coach and Team Officials field being wiped out.

Please do not set up separate Coach accounts for each team or scheduling for Coach Conflicts will not appear.

League field usage and locations are dependent upon availability and the above list is neither an exclusive nor exhaustive list of what may be used each season. The sole purpose of this list is as a reference tool.

YearLinks
2025-2026
2024–2025		APL & ASL Results
APL & ASL Results
CHAMPIONS
2023–2024APL & ASL Results
2022–2023APL & ASL Results
2021–2022APL & ASL Results
2020–2021APL & ASL Results
2019–2020APL & ASL Results