About Us

Our Vision

North Portland Soccer Club’s Vision is to be a cornerstone of Portland's soccer community, while supporting the entire individual of every member of the program.

Our Mission

North Portland Soccer Club’s mission is to serve our diverse community through building interest in youth soccer and making it more accessible. We provide a safe and fun environment for players to develop skills that help them find solutions to challenges they face both on and off the field. To us, soccer is more than just a sport - it’s an opportunity for youth to gain tangible leadership skills, value fair play, understand collaboration and teamwork, and to grow and learn.

Guiding Principles

  1. Have Fun - Both for players and volunteers

  2. Teach Teamwork and Fair Play - Building the foundation for future leaders in our community

  3. Embody Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility - This shows up in how we do outreach, build policies, and create programs

  4. Foster Learning and Growth - Creating a culture where learning is celebrated

  5. Cultivate Collaboration - Partnerships and working together make us stronger

  6. Play Soccer - We see soccer as a means to build community, teach teamwork, and build global connections

  7. Be Sustainable and Use Responsible Nonprofit Practices - We believe in our mission and want to see it live beyond the current board.

Club Pillars

Our Club Pillars are values we believe keep a strong community bonded together.

  1. Inclusivity,

  2. Teamwork,

  3. Sportsmanship,

  4. Courage,

  5. and having Fun!

WHo we serve

North Portland Soccer Club serves kids ages 5-14 in the 5th district of Portland. Portland is “Soccer City USA” with the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns professional soccer teams. NOPOSC is a Portland Youth Soccer Association (PYSA) partner and is helping to provide recreational soccer opportunities in North Portland. NOPOSC serves our community and will do its best to place kids on teams with their schoolmates and friends. Practices are held on neighborhood fields provided by Portland Parks and Recreation in alliance with PYSA.

Volunteers

Volunteers are paramount to the success and operation of our club! North Portland Soccer Club is always looking for parent and community involvement.  Please inquire with omar@northportlandsoccer.com if you are interested in volunteer opportunities, including coaching. We look forward to seeing you on the field soon!