The St. Louis Youth Soccer Association was founded in 1975 and incorporated as a non profit organization in 1976. SLYSA operates competitive soccer leagues for boys and girls, ages 6 through 19, regardless of race, color, or creed. The major objective of the organization is to develop, promote, and provide top level competition for youth soccer in the greater St. Louis area. We are affiliated with the Missouri Youth Soccer Association (MYSA), Illinois Youth Soccer (IYSA), and the United States Youth Soccer Association.(USYSA)