We’re proud to be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of AYSO Region 85 Lake Forest.

We've been fortunate to have served the youth of Lake Forest for so many years. Many former Region 85 players are now parents or grandparents watching or coaching their own children right here in Lake Forest.

AYSO began in 1964 in Torrance with only nine teams. In 1973, Region 41 Laguna Niguel was created to provide youth soccer to South Orange County. Only two years later in 1975, the demand was so great that four more regions were created. Those four new regions were Region 84 Mission Viejo, Region 85 Lake Forest, Region 86 Laguna Beach and Region 87 San Juan Capistrano. 

In 2002 there were an amazing 3,200 players in Region 85. Since the region was so big, the decision was made to split off and create new Region 1422 Laguna Hills, moving 800 former Region 85 players to the new region.

 Fast forward to today and there are a total of 11 regions in South Orange County.

Now AYSO has almost 400,000 players in over 900 regions in 50 states and other countries.

Amy Rodriguez got her start playing AYSO soccer right here in Region 85 Lake Forest. Pictured here, with her U10G All Star Team in 1996-1997. She went on to win an NCAA Championship at USC, Olympic Gold Medals at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Games and the 2015 Women’s World Cup. She also won the NWSL Championship with FC Kansas City in 2014 and 2015.

Other famous AYSO alumni include Julie Foudy (Region 84 Mission Viejo), Landon Donovan, Alex Morgan and Eric Wynalda