Albany-Berkeley Soccer Club (ABSC) offers the largest and most inclusive recreational soccer program in the East Bay. Founded in 1975, ABSC is a non-profit organization serving more than 1,500 players from 27 surrounding communities. As the leading club within the Albany Berkeley Soccer League (ABSL), we also partner with five affiliated clubs across the region.
Our recreational program supports players of all genders, ages 3.5 to 19, across Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer seasons. We are committed to providing a positive, player-centered environment rooted in age-appropriate development.
Our curriculum is guided by the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Player Development Framework, incorporating best practices from experts in youth sport and childhood development. While recreational by nature, the focus is always on growth, fun, and building strong technical and teamwork foundations.
Our program is built on community, driven by volunteers, and supported by professional coaching resources.
Core Program Principles
• ⚽ Everyone plays – All players are guaranteed at least 50% game time
• 🌟 Open to all – No tryouts; registration is open to every interested player
• 👨👩👧👦 Parent-powered – Teams are coached by volunteer parents with support from the club
• 🧑🏫 Professional option – Licensed coach support is available (additional fee) where needed
Program Pathways
Class-Only
• First Touch Academy (Ages 3-4)
Introductory classes focused on movement, fun, and early ball skills.
In-House Rec
• Age 5 (U6)
• Ages 6 (U7)
• Age 7 (U8)
• Ages 8-9 (U9-U10)
Travel Rec
• Ages 10-18 (U11-U19)
Program Information
REGISTER NOW to lock in your early bird rate before it ends 1/25/26!
Join a team with your friends. Teams fill up quickly—spots are filled based on registration date, so don’t wait!
Season Highlights
March 7 & 8: Opening weekend
March 7: Uniform pickup
March 9: First team practices (U7 & older)
March 21/22: First games (U6 & older) & first classes (U4/U5)
May 9/10: Last games and classes (U4/U5)
May 30/31: Unity Cup Tournament U6 and older
Questions? Need more info? We’re here to help!
For U6–U10, contact Registrar Erin at [email protected]For U11+ Travel Rec, email [email protected]