AYSA youth and community celebrating together

Support AYSA

Invest in young people.

Your support helps create opportunities to play, learn, lead, and thrive.

What to know

A clear next step starts here.

Gifts can help AYSA deliver programs, reduce barriers to participation, equip activities, support learning and mentorship, strengthen wellness education, and bring community together.

Contact AYSA to confirm the current giving method, designated needs, sponsorship opportunities, and acknowledgment process.

Where support can help

Invest across the whole youth-development journey.

01

Program access

Help more families connect with youth development opportunities.

02

Sports & equipment

Support coaching, safe participation, equipment, and active experiences.

03

Learning & mentorship

Strengthen academic encouragement, relationships, and future pathways.

04

Wellness & community

Support family activities, wellness education, and community connection.

Ready to connect?

Contact AYSA about giving

Start a conversation about donations, sponsorship, in-kind support, or another way to invest in AYSA’s mission.

Transparency

Give with clear information.

AYSA is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Current donation methods, designations, tax acknowledgments, sponsorship benefits, and financial documentation should be confirmed directly with AYSA before publication or contribution.

Play. Learn. Lead.

Help create the next opportunity.

Join AYSA in building spaces where young people can play, learn, lead, and thrive.

AYSA youth and community celebrating together

Support AYSA

Invest in young people.

Your support helps create opportunities to play, learn, lead, and thrive.

What to know

A clear next step starts here.

Gifts can help AYSA deliver programs, reduce barriers to participation, equip activities, support learning and mentorship, strengthen wellness education, and bring community together.

Contact AYSA to confirm the current giving method, designated needs, sponsorship opportunities, and acknowledgment process.

Where support can help

Invest across the whole youth-development journey.

01

Program access

Help more families connect with youth development opportunities.

02

Sports & equipment

Support coaching, safe participation, equipment, and active experiences.

03

Learning & mentorship

Strengthen academic encouragement, relationships, and future pathways.

04

Wellness & community

Support family activities, wellness education, and community connection.

Ready to connect?

Contact AYSA about giving

Start a conversation about donations, sponsorship, in-kind support, or another way to invest in AYSA’s mission.

Transparency

Give with clear information.

AYSA is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Current donation methods, designations, tax acknowledgments, sponsorship benefits, and financial documentation should be confirmed directly with AYSA before publication or contribution.

Play. Learn. Lead.

Help create the next opportunity.

Join AYSA in building spaces where young people can play, learn, lead, and thrive.

AYSA youth soccer players participating in a training session

Serving youth across South Seattle & South King County

Where young people play, learn, and lead.

AYSA provides culturally responsive sports, education, mentorship, and wellness programs that help young people build confidence, belonging, and leadership skills.

More than sports. A place to belong, grow, and lead.
Community-rooted
Culturally responsive
Family-connected
Five youth-development pathways

Who we are

Sports open the door. Opportunity shapes what comes next.

African Youth Sports Academy is a community-rooted youth development organization where young people build skills, confidence, positive relationships, wellness, and belonging.

We meet youth and families through activities they value, then connect those experiences to learning, mentorship, leadership, cultural identity, and community life.

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Our whole-child approach

Five ways young people thrive

Each pathway reinforces the others, helping young people grow on the field, in the classroom, at home, and in the community.

Youth soccer training01

Sports & Physical Wellness

Positive coaching, skill development, teamwork, movement, and confidence through youth sports.

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AYSA youth learning together02

Education & Learning

Tutoring, academic encouragement, learning habits, and exposure to future educational pathways.

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AYSA mentorship and leadership03

Mentorship & Leadership

Trusted relationships, practical life skills, career exploration, service, and opportunities to lead.

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Youth and family wellness04

Youth & Family Wellness

Wellness education, resilience, healthy relationships, family connection, and pathways to trusted resources.

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Community & Culture

Events and partnerships that strengthen belonging, celebrate culture, and connect generations.

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Families and community members watching an AYSA event

Growing with community needs

Wellness belongs in youth development.

Youth well-being is connected to movement, relationships, identity, family support, and access to trusted information.

AYSA’s wellness work supports healthy lifestyles, mental and emotional wellness, positive coping, family connection, and community resources. It complements—not replaces—care from qualified professionals.

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A player competing during Seattle Somali Week

Community in action

Culture, competition, and community in action.

Seattle Somali Week brings athletes, families, supporters, businesses, and neighbors together through sport, cultural pride, and shared celebration.

AYSA is building on the success of the 2026 event while preparing for the next chapter.

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Stories & updates

Youth, programs, and community in action

See how young people, families, coaches, volunteers, and partners bring AYSA’s mission to life.

Seattle World Cup 2026 community story

Ali Abudulla Named FIFA World Cup 2026 Ambassador in Seattle: A Milestone for Community and Youth Development.

Introduction Seattle is preparing to welcome the world for the historic FIFA World Cup 2026—and with it comes a powerful story of local leadership rising to the global stage. Ali Abudulla, Founder and Executive Director of the African Youth Sports Academy (AYSA), has been recognized as an official ambassador for the tournament in Seattle. This…

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Seattle World Cup 2026 community story

Seattle Somali Week Soccer Tournament 2025

August 6–16, 2025 | Highline High School – Burien, WAThe Seattle Somali Week Soccer Tournament returns in 2025 for its 27th year. A dynamic celebration of community, culture, and athleticism. This highly anticipated event brings together 16 competitive teams, including 8 teams from outside Washington State, for ten days of soccer, culture, and unity. Each…

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Seattle World Cup 2026 community story

AYSA Day Two Soccer Practice in Valley Ridge Park, SeaTac, WA

Watch the young athletes of the African Youth Sports Academy (AYSA) in action as they train, grow, and build confidence on the field. Our soccer practices are more than just drills—they’re about teamwork, leadership, and community. 🌟 Who We Are:AYSA is a nonprofit based in King County, WA, dedicated to empowering youth through sports, education,…

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Seattle World Cup 2026 community story

AYSA Kicks Off 2025 Youth Soccer Program for Ages 2–14 in Seattle Area & South King County

On April 19, AYSA launched its spring soccer season for kids ages 2–14 at our Tukwila and SeaTac fields. With age-focused coaching, teamwork, and community spirit, we’re inviting families across Seattle, Kent, Renton, Bellevue, and Federal Way to register now—spots are filling fast!

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Play. Learn. Lead.

Help young people thrive—on and off the field.

Join AYSA in building spaces where young people can belong, grow, contribute, and lead.