We provide

• Trophies, and structured league play for 1400 children ages 5-17.
• Quality time for people and their families together
• A social network that creates community and contacts
• Weekly sessions for strategies dealing with values and life decisions as well as games
• Parent and volunteer coaches for games and practices
• Qualified volunteer teachers offering tutoring one day a week for players
• A lending library of books for players

We are Recognized

For our achievements with a Los Angeles River Award in 2002, the commission for Children and Families “Angeles Over L.A.” in 2000, and received international recognition and a personal commitment from Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchu.

Our founder, Raul Macias was named “Soccer City Standout” by L.A. Galaxy Soccer Team.

We Work

with the California Youth Soccer Association. They pick outstanding players to compete for a place on national teams in the U.S. and Central America. Together with the L.A. Galaxy Soccer Team we are forming the Alliance of Latino Leagues.

We Play

at the Glassel Park Recreation Center, the Cypress Park Recreation Center, Washington Irving Middle School, Eagle Rock High,La Guardia Park, and Parque del Rio

We Form

powerful community alliances with the L.A.U.S.D and the “Beyond the Bell” program, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the L.A River Center.

We Connect

local politicians with the attention of their constituents, and have been proud to be joined in our efforts by State Assembly , L.A. Council members Ed Reyes and Eric Garcetti, Supervisor Gloria Molina, Mayor Antonio Villaraigoza, Senator Richard Polanco, s and have been recognized for the achievements by the entire L.A. City Council.

We Are Noticed

and photographed by the Los Angeles  and have been the subject of articles in the L.A. Times (Jan 16, 2001) and New Times cover story, “Dream of Fields” (Sept. 2001).

We Inspire

students through scholarship fundraisers at Eagle Rock High School. We arrange bus trips to university campuses for career guidance, as well as to the UCLA Soccer Clinic at the Westwood Campus of the University of California.

Teams are coming to play from all parts of the L.A. area, and from a variety of traditions.

We Receive

corporate donations and support from Nike,  and the Pepsi  brand (Latin Fusion ) for our supplies, uniforms, and tournament costs.

Governor Gray Davis celebrates the first state parks ever in the heart of Los Angeles with the children of the Anahuak Youth Soccer Association in the Chinatown Cornfield on December 21, 2001.

                                 JOGA BONITO NIKE                                                                                                                                   

     On an incredibly beautiful day in Glassell Park, I met up with Councilmember José Huizar; soccer stars Brandi Chastain, whose World Cup triumph resulted in The Ripped-Off Jersey Seen 'Round The World, and Landon Donovan of the L.A. Galaxy; and soccer superstars the Anahuak Soccer League to open up the "Joga Bonito" artificial turf field at Glassell Park that was donated by Nike. To see the faces of the kids and their parents as Glassell Park got the first field of this sort in the city was nothing less than magical. As Brandi Chastain spoke, one mother with her daughter from Anahuak (where more than 300 girls now play) shouted out, "My daughter's the next one!" I have no doubt that she is—and I can guarantee that Councilmember Huizar and I, who got a chance to try out the new field along with the kids, aren't going to give her too much of a run for her money.
                                  

SILVER MEDALIST Raul Macías, a successful businessman who came from Mexico 30 years ago, started the non-profit Anahuak Youth Soccer Association ten years ago in northeast Los Angeles to improve academics, health, and leadership through physical activity and places to play. Anahuak helped create the Rio de Los Angeles State Park at Taylor Yard, which opened on Earth Day 2007. As Macías told KTLA news, www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHUA1QFLrN0 , Anahuak is not about making soccer players, but making good citizens. Macías started Anahuak after neighborhood children asked him to donate $30 for referees and expenses. He agreed if the youths would tell him the results of each game. Macías eventually took over coaching: “They kept losing, week after week. They needed somebody to push them to do things right, to show them how to be winners.”

CAL SOUTH’S BRIANT REYES NAMED SUEÑO MLS 2008 WINNER
CHIVAS USA SUEÑO WINNER STANDS OUT IN GROUP OF 2,000 PARTICIPANTS

by Luis Bueno // MLSnet.com staff writer

March 31, 2008 (Bell Gardens, Calif.) -- For as long as his family can remember, Briant Reyes has had a soccer ball by his side.

"His life is soccer," older brother Ivan Reyes said. "All he does is school and soccer. That's all that runs in his mind."

Now, Briant will take a huge leap toward filling his adult life with soccer as well. Reyes, 17, was named winner of the second Sueno MLS competition as he stood out from an initial tryout group of 2,000. A junior at Downey High and a midfielder with Manchester United in the Anahuak Youth Soccer League of Cal South, Reyes has a ways to go before he becomes a professional player. But the prospect of progressing through the club's ranks with the help of winning the competition entices him.

"I could picture that," Reyes said of the prospect of one day signing a contract with the Red-and-White. "I hope that could be me too and take that other step but it's going to be hard. There are a lot of steps you've got to go through but I'm going to try my best to make it that far."

Reyes shot through the ranks as he made his impression on the scouts and coaches with every step. From the first round to the Round of 60 to the Final 18 and on through to the Final Five, Reyes' ambition stood out from the rest. His versatility did not hurt his chances, either.

"Throughout the whole process he's been very consistent, not too many ups and downs," said Chivas USA director of football Dennis te Kloese. "He's very eager and you saw that he really wanted to have a spot. Physically he's pretty good but he's also technically a good player but he can also play lots of different positions -- right back, right midfield."

Reyes, who just turned 17, was given the news of his triumph while standing with his entire family at the Bell Gardens Sports Center before a night of training with Chivas USA's under-16 squad. Once he was told of his conquest, his parents hugged their triumphant son as tears streamed down their faces. Afterward, Reyes took a step back and caught his breath. "It was a surprise from God and He gave me a good present. I've been dreaming of this forever," Reyes said. "I've tried my hardest and have been playing in all these teams and thank God He gave m