Games begin this week for our Travel teams, and we’re excited to see our new uniforms in action!
Fall Classic League 2024 Schedule
Play will commence on August 25th for U12 through U14 teams. Play will commence on September 8th for U8 through U11 teams.
If you’ve got any photos to share from games, please tag us on our Facebook and Instagram channels so that we can share them with our community!
For any players who need to make adjustments to sizes, further stock will be provided to your coaches. Please let them know so that we can coordinate number changes with Soccer Maine!
Each session is 45 minutes of skill building & ends with a ~15 minute scrimmage
Recreational
For kids born between: 8/1/2012 – 7/31/2018
No prior experience needed!
1 practice & 1 game per week all in Portland
Teams usually formed by school/neighborhood and named after different countries
Coaches reach out around the start of school year
Player begins shortly thereafter
Travel
For kids born between: 8/1/2010 – 7/31/2016
Players should have at least one year of rec experience (or equivalent) and be committed to improving their skills and teamwork
2 practices, 1 game per week & 2 tournaments, startng late August.
Teams compete against other nearby towns
New players are required to attend an evaluation
Coaches will reach out in July
Practices begin in late August
For questions related to Travel, please email travel@paysasoccer.com
For questions related to Rec, please email recdir@paysasoccer.com
Parents
PAYSA runs through the hard work and kindness of the wonderful group of parents we have in Portland, however we need more help!
Whether you can coach (as an assistant or head coach) or just volunteer a little bit of time in the fall, every hour counts!
The board has spent time over the winter defining some new volunteer roles that will give you a chance to give back to Portland Soccer, and our wonderful players, for the love of the game!
A few updates and changes for this year in Travel Soccer
Players new to travel soccer need to attend an info session/evaluation
Sat. June 1-Kennedy Park, 10am-12pm
Sat. June 15-Talbot School, 10am-12pm
If your player is returning THEY DO NOT NEED TO GO TO EVALS
Uniforms
PAYSA is changing its badge, color, and uniforms for the 2024 season! You can see a sneak preview above.
The team will wear “Portland Soccer” on their chests now: proudly supporting the incredible town we all represent.
PAYSA will continue as the legal name of the organization, but we hope that the updated club crest will help kids to show their pride in Portland, and the incredible talents of its soccer players.
This means that new uniforms will be required for every player this year. Please factor this into your plans for the new season.
Language and Financial Assistance
PAYSA believes soccer should be available to all, regardless of financial circumstances. In the registration form, you will be able to select the financial assistance level that is right for you.
For language assistance please contact 303-957-6789 via WhatsApp (English/Español/Français/auto-translate)
We’re looking forward to seeing your skills in the 2024 season!
We hope you enjoyed the skills clinics opening day activities and meeting your Maine Lightning Coaches!
Please note that we have changed the location of the 4/27 clinics to be outdoors at Dougherty Fields in Portland (85 St. James St.).
The times will remain the same with the first group going 1pm-2pm and the 2nd group going at 2:15 pm – 3:15pm. Going forward, all clinics will be held at the Dougherty Field location as follows according to the original schedule below (*note the morning start times):
Outdoor Dates: Doherty Fields – 85 St. James St. Portland
Session 5 – Saturday, May 18th; 9-10am & 10:15am -11:15am
Rain Date: Saturday, June 1st
*If your player missed week 1, they will need to check in at the table to get their skills tee shirt and a ball. Please arrive early to allow time to check in and get you your field. MLSC coaches will be at the check-in table to gather their group.
*Players who attended week 1 will not need to check in again.
Reminders:
Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early so coaches can gather their groups and so sessions may start on time.
Please have your player wear their red tee shirt
Please have your player bring their ball. It’s best to not write names on the balls as they are more difficult to track. Each player should bring a ball home after each session and bring it back the following session.
All players should wear appropriate footwear, shin guards and a water bottle.
We kindly ask that parents stay off the playing fields and let our coaches run their groups.
Any cancellations due to inclement weather will be communicated as soon as the city closes the fields. See above for the rain date 6/1.
We want to thank you for your patience during week 1.
We appreciate your participation and support of our youth development programs.
