Woodland Hills Youth Soccer Association (WHYSA) is happy to offer recreational ("in-house" and limited travel) and competitive (travel) soccer programs for children in U4 (under four years of age) through U19 (under nineteen) age groups. All of our programs provide players with the opportunity to get outside, make some friends, and burn off some energy--all while experiencing everything that the beautiful game has to offer.

We play two separate sessions each year; one in the Fall and one in the Spring. However, player registrations from Fall carries over to the Spring, with no need to re-register in the Spring. Players in U16+ age groups play in the spring only so as not to conflict with HS soccer programs. Program descriptions are below, to help families understand the age group in which their child will play according to their year of birth. For additional help, see our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us at: [email protected].

Fall 2025 Info:

• Fridays, Sept. 12 - Oct. 17, from 5:45-6:30pm
• Tennis shoes are all your little tyke needs to participate.
• T-shirts provided.
• Sign up via our usual registration process.

All U8 games are played on Saturday mornings at Forest Hills Park. Most games are 5v5, plus the addition of a goalie. There is an additional practice during the week for the U8 Division. The U8 schedule is approximately nine weeks in the Fall and nine weeks in the Spring.

Requirements:

• Shin guards – For safety reasons, children can’t play if they don’t have shin guards.
• Size 3 soccer ball
• Soccer cleats – Soccer cleats are not required but are recommended. Baseball shoes are not allowed since they have a toe cleat that can seriously injure other players.
• Water
• Woodland Hills Youth Soccer Association uniform – Most uniforms can be purchased once and worn for multiple seasons.

At the U10 age, registration is by gender. Games are played on Saturdays against neighboring communities such as Monroeville, Murrysville, and Plum. All U10 home games are played at Wilkins Elementary STEAM Academy in Wilkins Township. The U10 schedule is approximately nine weeks in the Fall and approximately nine weeks in the Spring.  There is additional practice during the week (generally two practice sessions lasting 60-90 minutes each). Uniforms (jerseys and socks) are provided as part of the registration fee. Players/Families are responsible for providing their own solid-color black shorts.

Requirements: 

• Shin guards – For safety reasons, children can’t play if they don’t have shin guards.
• Size 4 soccer ball
• Soccer cleats – Soccer cleats are not required but are recommended. Baseball shoes are not allowed since they have a toe cleat that can seriously injure other players.
• Water
• Woodland Hills Youth Soccer Association uniform – Uniform jerseys are included with registration. Families are responsible for providing solid black shorts.

Registration for U12 Travel is by gender. U12 teams play games on Sunday afternoons against teams from clubs within about an hour of the eastern part of Pittsburgh. Home games and practices are at Wilkins Elementary STEAM Academy in Wilkins Township. Away games may be against relatively nearby clubs such as Monroeville, Murrysville, or Plum, but may include games against teams as far away as Connellsville or Indiana, PA.

The U12 travel league is more competitive soccer; where scores and standings are recorded. Uniforms (jerseys and socks) are provided as part of the registration fee. Players/Families are responsible for providing their own solid-color black shorts.

Requirements: 

• Shin guards – For safety reasons, children can’t play if they don’t have shin guards.
• Size 4 soccer ball
• Soccer cleats – Soccer cleats are not required but are recommended. Baseball shoes are not allowed since they have a toe cleat that can seriously injure other players.
• Water
• Woodland Hills Youth Soccer Association uniform – Uniform jerseys are included with registration. Families are responsible for providing solid black shorts.