The Waves are MAKING WAVES!
You know you are doing something right when the news catches interest of your success.
US Soccer Parent
Nationally-known US Soccer Parent featured the LA Waves in a great article about the recent expansion and success of the S1 Alliance club. The Waves had already reached Regionals in 2025, and this new feature covered our National qualifier.
El Segundo Media Interviews!!!
While raising money at a World Cup watch party, the Waves got some air time!
Hometown News out of Westchester, Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, and Playa Vista covered our recent ascent to Nationals.
Articles
AYSO Section 1 Alliance: A Prototype for a Better Pathway Approach?
Ron Stitt. US Soccer Parent. Feb 17, 2026
AYSO’s Section 1 Alliance program sits in an unusual—and increasingly important—space in the U.S. youth soccer landscape. It is neither traditional…
From Local Fields to the National Stage: The LA Waves’ Journey to Nationals
Westside Current. April 11, 2026. Republished Nationally via MSN and NewsBreak.com
On a dusty practice field in Los Angeles, long before anyone talked about national tournaments or championship pathways, a group of young girls gathered simply because they loved soccer….
More than a Team: LA Waves Build Friendship, Community and a Path to Nationals
Shanee Edwards. Hometown News. July 2, 2026
When the LA Waves take the field this month at the 2026 US Youth Soccer National Championships in Smyrna, Tennessee, they’ll be competing against…
A Volunteer Club Shows it Can Compete at “Elite” Levels: AYSO Section 1 Alliance Update
Ron Stitt. US Soccer Parent. May 27, 2026
AYSO Section 1 Alliance is forcing a rethink of what “rec” soccer can be—and offering a real alternative to parents turned off by pay-to-play…
LA Waves Earn USYS Nationals Spot After Years of Growth
MSN. April 11, 2026
Led by Coach Nick Pisca, the team emphasizes player growth, community values, and long-term health over results alone. Their journey reflects a growing movement in youth soccer toward inclusive…
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