Arkansas Soccer Association
Overview
The Arkansas Soccer Association (ASA) is the state affiliate of US Soccer and usys in Arkansas.
Structure
- 19,000+ youth and adult registered members annually
- 2,000+ teams fielded by member associations
- Operates three state leagues:
- NWA Academy (7U-10U)
- Central Arkansas Recreational League (9U-19U)
- Arkansas Competitive Soccer League (11U-19U)
Club Requirements
Standard USYS affiliation.
Player Pathway
State-tier competition feeding USYS Regional Championships.
Member Clubs
- arkansas-rising (Central Arkansas)
- sporting-arkansas (NWA)
- ozark-united-fc-academy (NWA, MLS Next)
- Central Arkansas Soccer Club, FC Arkansas, Arkansas Revolution FC
- Hot Springs Soccer Association
- Various municipal parks & rec programs
Current Trajectory
NWA-heavy growth trajectory, driven by the ozark-united-fc-academy professional project and sporting-arkansas’s institutional reach. Central Arkansas is steadier but smaller.