Coachella confirms continued partnership with youth soccer leagues after council vote

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Concerns about the future of Coachella’s youth soccer leagues were clarified following a recent City Council meeting, where city leaders confirmed that both existing leagues will continue operating under renewed agreements for the next five years.

The Coachella Youth Sports Association (CYSA) and Coachella Valley Soccer League (CVSL) will remain the city’s contracted recreational soccer providers after both the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council unanimously approved staff recommendations and closed the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

City officials clarified that there is no proposal to raise participation fees and no risk of the leagues being bought out or replaced. Leaders say the decision provides long-term stability for youth soccer programs in the city.

Community members attended the meeting to show support for the continuation of the leagues and the role they play in local youth development.

Coachella Youth Sports Association President Alma Aceves emphasized the importance of maintaining accessible soccer opportunities for local families and expressed appreciation for the city’s decision to continue working with the existing leagues.

City leaders also highlighted the broader community impact of youth soccer programs. Coachella Mayor Dr. Frank Figueroa said attending games helped reinforce how deeply the leagues are tied to family and community life in the city.

“I saw the adults and they bring out their family and you sit there and you watch your mom and the kids cheering on,” Figueroa said. “That really for me opened my eyes.”

Officials say the finalized decision ensures continuity for recreational soccer services in Coachella, with both leagues continuing to operate under city agreement moving forward.