California State Soccer Association – South
We govern, train, and run the game across Southern California — for players, coaches, referees, clubs and families.
Cal South is the official youth and adult soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation for Southern California. We govern, train, and run the game in the region — from a first recreational match to the national pathway.
We license and support coaches and referees, sanction and run tournaments and leagues, provide tools to clubs and registrars, and set the standards for safe, respectful play.
Everyone in the game shares responsibility for respect. Here is what the gameday standards ask of each group.
Wear the “Respect” armband, enforce zero tolerance, report abuse, be proactive with pregame conferences and communication, and keep the match safe and fair.
Share the standards with coaches, players and parents; keep spectators clear of the assistant referees and goals; appoint a sideline monitor; and protect youth referees.
Talk with players about respect, avoid harassing comments, accept that mistakes happen, and report misconduct.
Share the directive, enforce spectator placement, make sure referees wear armbands, require pregame conferences, and sanction bad behavior.
