AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with MLS GO to launch a co-ed youth soccer program for children ages 4 to 12, the department announced.
The initiative brings a new soccer experience to city recreation centers, with participants receiving a reversible Austin FC jersey, shorts, socks and shin guards as part of registration.
Registration costs $50 for City of Austin residents and $70 for non-residents. Financial aid is available for eligible households.
Regular registration runs from Aug. 2 to Dec. 26, with late registration available from Dec. 27 through Jan. 9 for an additional $10 fee. Practices begin the week of Jan. 11, and games start Saturday, Jan. 30.
The program is divided into four age divisions: U6 for children born in 2020-2021, U8 for those born in 2018-2019, U10 for those born in 2016-2017, and U12 for those born in 2014-2015.
Three recreation centers (Dove Springs, Dittmar and Montopolis) will also offer a U4 division for 4-year-olds; all other locations begin enrollment at age 5.
Registration is available online at austintexas.gov/parksonline or in person at any Austin community recreation center. More information is available at austintexas.gov/youthsports.