About CYSA
Chartered by the State of Louisiana as a non-profit organization to teach, promote, and govern the game of soccer.
Our Story
"To teach, promote and govern the game of soccer for the benefit of the players, parents and the community."
Our Mission
Covington Youth Soccer Association was chartered by the State of Louisiana in 1982 as a non-profit organization to teach, promote, and govern the game of soccer for the benefit of the players, parents, and community of Covington and the surrounding area.
CYSA is not associated or funded by any governmental organization. The membership is composed of the parents and guardians of any child who pays fees and plays on a CYSA team. CYSA is governed by an elected Board of Directors who serve two-year staggered terms. All board members are volunteers and receive no compensation.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all funds collected go to operating the soccer program. CYSA generates revenue from registration fees, sponsorships, concessions, field rentals, and tournaments. CYSA receives no monetary support from the City of Covington or St. Tammany Parish.
A Home for Local Schools
Our complex is a hub for Northshore school athletics. Each year CYSA hosts two local tournaments at our fields, and area public and private school programs train, play games, and host their own tournaments at our facility throughout the year.
Tournaments Hosted Every Year
Two full-scale local tournaments held at our facility annually, bringing teams, families, and visitors from across the region to Covington.
Train. Play. Compete.
Local schools train, play games, and host tournaments at our fields — a well-maintained, regulation venue right in their own community.
Schools We Serve
The success of Covington FC starts with the recreational program, and the foundation is built with the academy program. We have built our club on the foundation of technical soccer, and we pride ourselves on offering the best developmental program on the Northshore.
We have a philosophy that drives the development of young players because the foundation of our competitive teams are home-grown players. Covington FC is proven in its success at turning young potential into excellence, with the pathway producing a significant amount of talent throughout the years. Covington FC players should immediately be recognizable by their technical abilities.
Club in Numbers
What We Stand For
Development First
Technical excellence is our foundation. Every training session is purposeful and development-driven.
Inclusion
No eligible child will be denied the opportunity to play. No restrictions based on ability, finances, or location.
Community
A volunteer-driven, community-based club where families come together through the beautiful game.
Excellence
A proven track record of producing top-level talent — from ODP to All-Americans to MLS Next.
Home-Grown Talent
The foundation of our competitive teams are home-grown players nurtured through our pathway.
Transparency
501(c)(3) nonprofit with open financial records. Every dollar goes to the soccer program.
Board of Directors
All board members are volunteers and receive no compensation.
Rules & Regulations
CYSA operates under the Articles of Incorporation, CYSA Bylaws and Policy Statements, FIFA Laws of the Game, and Modified Playing Rules from the Youth Division of the USSF (edited by CYSA) and by the Northshore Recreational Soccer League (NRSL). As a nonprofit, the club's financial records are open for public review and an annual budget is adopted and followed throughout the year.
Tax-Deductible Giving
Covington Youth Soccer Association is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All sponsorships and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. We happily provide a formal sponsorship letter and W-9 upon request for your records.
UPfield Northshore
CYSA proudly hosts UPfield Northshore, an innovative introductory program for kids aged 2–5. With over 150 attendees per session across six sessions a year, it's where the CFC pathway begins.
