South Scottsdale, AZ
A non-coed, next-level recreational soccer league
for boys and girls in 3rd-8th grade
Bridging the opportunity gap between recreational and club soccer programs.
Nexus Youth Soccer League is a competitive recreational soccer program designed for athletes who love the sport and want to continue evolving their skills but aren’t ready or willing to commit to the time or financial requirements that come along with joining a club soccer program. Players practice just once a week and there is one game on a Saturday at a single convenient centrally-located field with a two-day tournament at the end of the 9-week season.
NYSL is designed for players involved in multiple activities, those who go to a school without a soccer program, home school athletes, former club players, kids recently interested in soccer, and players who have aged-out of other recreational programs.
What does next-level mean?
We provide an experience beyond traditional recreational soccer programs in several ways:
- Our Game Play: We have trained, certified referees who make official calls like offsides and handballs, for example. We also end tie games with penalty kicks.
- Set Pieces: All players learn set piece scenarios like corners, indirect/direct kicks, kick off strategies, and more.
- Coaches: Our coaches are not volunteer parents but rather certified former soccer players with a passion for their sport.
- Positions: Players will rotate through and learn to play all positions on the field (except goalie unless interested)
- Playing Time: All players get at least 50% playing time in all games
- Commitment: Players who attend practice get priority in starting lineups and maximum game playing time. We have two seasons to keep the family commitment less time consuming than a club, but we do expect full participation.
Are we the right league for you?
- No conflicting activities on Mondays or Saturdays during the season
- Player has played at least one season of organized soccer
- Parents and players both commit to attending all games and practices
- Player is excited about soccer and willing to learn
- No more than one planned absence due to travel during the season
If any of these give you pause, it’s ok! That just means Nexus may not be a good fit for your family at this time.
Boys & girls play in separate leagues
Perfect for multi-sport athletes
Low-cost commitment for families
Fun and competitive environment
Highly organized, stress-free league management
Know your practice details at registration
No team snack requirements
No traveling
League App for Scheduling & Communication
Our organization has invested in a robust app for parents to have quick access to their players schedules (games and practices) and a way to quickly communicate with your coaches, share game photos, or participate in group parent discussions. Coaches can set their practice details, set game lineups in advance, and quickly communicate any last-minute changes. This app is NO COST to parents unless you choose to upgrade to the ad-free experience at $1.99/month which is completely optional and not required.
Arcadia | Scottsdale
Spring 2025 registration now open!
Spots are limited for our spring season so make sure to register early to guarantee a team for your player.
