Youth Soccer Programs
Year-round football for ages 6–18 in South Seattle — training, teams, tournaments and the coaching that turns players into leaders.
Ages
6–18
Season
Year-round
Status
Registration Open
Cost
Low-cost · scholarships
Location
Brighton Playfield, Seattle
Program Overview
Youth soccer is where most families first meet Madda Walabu. Teams train weekly through the school year, play in our summer league, and come together for the Jamboree — a full-day community tournament that has become the anchor of our calendar.
Cost is never the reason a child sits out. Registration is low-cost, kit is provided where needed, and scholarships are available on request — no documentation required beyond a conversation with our coordinator.
Who It Is For
Any young person aged 6 to 18 living in or near South Seattle. Beginners are welcome — roughly half of each season's players have never been on an organised team before. Girls' and boys' groups run in parallel age bands.
What Participants Learn
Technical skill
Ball control, passing, positioning and match awareness.
Teamwork
Playing a role, trusting teammates, winning and losing well.
Leadership
Captaincy, refereeing and mentoring younger players.
Discipline
Turning up, training consistently, respecting the game.
Confidence
Speaking up on the pitch and carrying it into school.
Belonging
A team, a jersey and a place that is unmistakably theirs.
Schedule
| Season | Days | Ages |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn / Winter training | Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 6–12 |
| Autumn / Winter training | Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 13–18 |
| Summer League fixtures | Weeknight evenings, June – August | 10–18 |
| Jamboree Tournament | One full Saturday each summer | 8–18 |
What To Bring
- Water bottle
- Shin guards
- Cleats or trainers
- Weather-appropriate kit
- Completed guardian consent form
Frequently Asked Questions
No. About half of each season’s players have never played on an organised team. Coaches group players by age and by experience so everyone gets real time on the ball.
From the Season
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