REC Registration: Spring 2026

For players born in the years 2007 — 2022.


For more information, please contact the Executive Director, Michelle King, at execdir@vyso.org.

Registration for the Spring 2026 Season is open!

Player Registration Fee = $140

The last day to register on-time is Saturday, January 17, 2026.

(non-refundable late fees starts January 18.)

Please make sure you have read all the information provided on this page, then click the button below to register a player for the Spring 2026 REC season.


Spring Season Information

Player Registration Fee

The Spring 2026 Player Registration Fee is $140.

  • Membership portion of registration fee is $80. Included in this:
    • The player’s membership in VYSO, STYSA, US Youth Soccer, and USSF.
    • The player’s insurance coverage.
    • The fee to the City of Victoria for using the Riverside Soccer Complex.
    • General and administrative expenses.
  • League expense portion of registration fee is $60. Included in this:
    • The player’s full uniform (jersey, shorts, and socks).
    • Referee fees and expenses.
    • Game day setup and takedown.
    • Other league/program expenses.
Player Registration Fee – Returning Fall 2025 Players

The Spring 2026 Player Registration Fee for returning Fall 2025 players that do not request to be moved to a different team is $130.

  • Membership portion of registration fee is $80. Included in this:
    • The player’s membership in VYSO, STYSA, US Youth Soccer, and USSF.
    • The player’s insurance coverage.
    • The fee to the City of Victoria for using the Riverside Soccer Complex.
    • General and administrative expenses.

Other league/program expenses.

League expense portion of registration fee is $50. Included in this:

  • The player’s full uniform (jersey, shorts, and socks).
  • Referee fees and expenses.
  • Game day setup and takedown.
Verification of Player’s Date of Birth

New Players Must Submit Verification of Date of Birth

We must have proof of the player’s birth date before we can place them on a team. Please provide the player’s birth certificate or passport by:

  • Upload into the player’s LeagueApps account during the registration process.
  • Email it to execdir@vyso.org.
  • Fax it to 361-574-8976.
  • Mail a copy to VYSO, PO Box 4212, Victoria, TX 77903.
Banner Sponsorship = FREE Registration!

Businesses and individuals have the opportunity to help support the Victoria Youth Soccer Organization (VYSO) through sponsorship.

With the Banner Sponsor program, the business or individual purchasing the banner sponsorship can designate one player to receive a free REC registration or a discount off his/her Select player registration fee.

The business or individual will also have their banner displayed during the soccer season along the fence at the Riverside Soccer Complex.

Scholarship Program

The Scholarship Program will be available again for the Spring 2026 Season!

  • The Victoria Youth Soccer Organization (VYSO) provides a limited number of scholarships to families in need so that all children can have the opportunity to play soccer.
  • To be eligible, the family must demonstrate a need for the scholarship, such as by having low income, receiving assistance through a government agency, or by having recently experienced a financial hardship.
  • There is not a set amount for each scholarship; however, the maximum amount awarded to a player will be one-half of the registration fee. For the Spring 2026 season, the maximum scholarship award will be $70.00.
  • The scholarship funds available will be distributed to all approved applicants based on need.
Season Dates
  • On-time Registration Deadline — January 17
  • First Game Day — February 28
  • Last Game Day — April 25
Special Requests For Team Placement

The VYSO Board of Directors allows for certain requests to be submitted with regards to team placement of players. No guarantees are given that the requests will be accepted and/or honored.

General Request Requirements

  • The player must register on-time by the deadline: January 17.
  • The player must be paid in full, or have a payment plan set up, by January 17.
  • The player must have his/her date of birth verified by January 17.
  • The player must submit the Special Request Form by January 10.
  • The player must pay the non-refundable $5 Special Request Fee by January 10.
  • The player can only submit ONE Special Request Form.
Teams From Surrounding Towns

The VYSO Board of Directors will allow teams to be formed that will practice in Edna, Goliad, Port Lavaca, Refugio, or any other town. The games will be played in Victoria. If you would like your child to be placed on a team that practices somewhere other than Victoria, you MUST register your child AND fill out the Special Request For Team Placement request form by the special request deadline of January 10.

Parent Jerseys

You can order a jersey that will be the same color and style as your child’s. It will also have your child’s number on the back!

  • You do NOT need to know your child’s team, uniform color, or jersey number.
  • The deadline to order a Parent Jersey is Friday, February 6.
  • Parent Jerseys are $30.
  • You can order your Parent Jersey when you register your child online. You can also order using the link below.
Late Registration Information

A non-refundable late fee of $25 will be added to all registrations received January 18 through January 24, 2026.

A non-refundable late fee of $50 will be added to all registrations received on or after January 25, 2026.

  • The late fee may also be added if the verification of the player’s date of birth is received on or after January 18.
  • Late players will be randomly assigned to teams as space allows.
Refund Policy

Refund requests will be accepted during the on-time registration period and through the first three weeks after the on-time registration deadline.

The deadline to request a full refund is January 17.

The deadline to request a partial refund is February 7.

How Teams Are Formed

Recreational teams are formed according to Standing Rules Article 1 and Article 2.

The Board of Directors determines if changes are needed to the divisions or number of teams from the fall season. Children that played in the fall season will stay on their fall team for the spring season. If requested, they can be moved to a different team for the spring season. New players are randomly assigned to teams.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please use the link below to see the answer to the frequently asked questions.

LeagueApps — Get the App

Download the App for LeagueApps

Please go ahead and download the “LeagueApps Play” app.

After your child is assigned to a team, you will be able to see your child’s team and coach info. You will also be able to communicate with your coach and team with this app.

Download LeagueApps Play at: