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Welcome to the ADF Portland & Washington Community!
As a proud non-profit organization, ADF is more than just a soccer club — we are a community dedicated to empowering youth and families through sport, mentorship, and education.
Our mission is to create opportunities for all children, especially those from underserved communities, by providing safe, inclusive, and structured environments where they can grow on and off the field. Through soccer, futsal, after-school programs, and leadership development, we help young people build discipline, teamwork, and confidence — skills that extend far beyond the game.
We work hand-in-hand with families from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, ensuring that financial barriers never limit a child’s ability to participate. From scholarship programs to community outreach initiatives, our goal is to keep kids active, engaged, and inspired.
At ADF, we believe that every child deserves a chance to play, learn, and belong. Together, we are building a stronger, safer, and more connected community — one goal, one game, and one family at a time.
October 2025
Our Letter to OYSA:
To the Esteemed Members and OYSA Board directors,
On behalf of Deportivo Rose City, NWUSA Soccer Club, LASC Soccer Club, ADF Portland, Club Genesis, and Club Piamonte, we would like to express our deepest respect and gratitude to OYSA for the opportunity to collaborate in the development of both American and refugee children through the sport of soccer.
Together, we have worked tirelessly to promote not only athletic skills but also the mental and social growth of the next generations young people who will make a positive difference in Oregon, a state we deeply love and to which we dedicate our effort and commitment.
After careful consideration, all of us Latino clubs that have in various ways supported and contributed to the growth and success of Oregon’s soccer federation (OYSA) have made the difficult decision not to participate in the final Development League match scheduled at Delta Park.
This decision comes in response to recent actions by immigration agents and subcontracted individuals who, in many cases, have acted in ways that have deeply harmed our community. Families in Southeast Portland, where our club is based, are living in fear, being targeted solely because of their ethnic background. These actions are not only unjust but also inhumane, violating fundamental human rights: the right to live without fear, to work with dignity, and to provide for one’s family.
We are discouraged that our Federation has not yet made a public statement addressing these issues. As an organization rooted in community and youth development, we believe it is essential for all of us especially those in leadership positions to stand up for the safety and dignity of the families who make our sport possible.
We kindly ask for your understanding and support in this decision, and we encourage you to raise your voices publicly through social media and by making a direct appeal to U.S. Soccer so that our Latino communities, who love both soccer and this wonderful country, may feel supported by the federation of the sport we all cherish.
We remain fully committed to the mission of youth development and to the values of unity, respect, and inclusion that OYSA represents. We hope this letter serves as both a statement of concern and an invitation to engage in meaningful dialogue about how, as a soccer community, we can protect and support those who need it most.
Sincerely,
ADF Portland Soccer Club
Letter FROM OYSA:
Immigration Enforcement & Our Development League
Dear OYSA Members,
Over the past several days, we have heard from several of our member clubs who have made the incredibly difficult decision to withdraw from their scheduled Development League matches.
Their decision was not made lightly. It comes amid deeply distressing reports of immigration enforcement activity in local communities, which has caused fear and uncertainty among many families — families who are, and have always been, at the heart of our game. These clubs have expressed that their priority must be the safety and well-being of their players, parents, and communities.
In light of the club withdrawals, we have made some necessary adjustments to this weekend’s match schedule to accommodate the affected teams. If your team is playing, please double-check your updated times and matchups. While we don’t anticipate any major changes, there will be some shuffling of opponents and kick-off times. All updates have been made, and coaches of the affected teams have been notified.
We also recognize that this issue touches on a politically charged and deeply emotional topic. People will have different views about immigration and enforcement actions — and that’s understandable. But wherever you stand on the politics, we stand unapologetically with kids not being scared to be at our events. Every child deserves to play soccer without fear, and that will always be our north star.
OYSA is committed to supporting all our member clubs and families as we navigate this difficult time together. While we must comply with both Oregon state and federal laws, we are doing everything within our power to provide reassurance, flexibility, and compassion to those affected. Our priority remains the safety, dignity, and inclusion of every young player and their family. We want to say clearly and from the heart: we understand, we care, and we stand with you.
We will also be sharing our thoughts, as well as this letter, with leadership at both US Youth Soccer and US Soccer.
Oregon Youth Soccer Association
News Articles:
Oregon Live
Several Portland youth soccer games are being canceled or rescheduled due to concerns about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity.
On Friday afternoon, the Oregon Youth Soccer Association announced that as many as 16 Development League teams were withdrawing from competition after people reported ICE activity in community parks.
According to the OYSA website, there are multiple Development Leagues that include children ages 8-10.
“Their decision was not made lightly. It comes amid deeply distressing reports of immigration enforcement activity in local communities, which has caused fear and uncertainty among many families — families who are, and have always been, at the heart of our game,” reads an email from OYSA Executive Director Simon Date to OYSA parents. “These clubs have expressed that their priority must be the safety and well-being of their players, parents, and communities.”
Date told The Oregonian/OregonLive that there was a recent ICE sighting at Delta Park, where OYSA plays its Development League schedule.
Date also said that OYSA has moved games from other community parks this year due to ICE sightings.
The remaining teams in the OYSA Development League are having their games rescheduled to accommodate those who dropped out.
“We also recognize that this issue touches on a politically charged and deeply emotional topic,” Date wrote to parents. “People will have different views about immigration and enforcement actions — and that’s understandable. But wherever you stand on the politics, we stand unapologetically with kids not being scared to be at our events. Every child deserves to play soccer without fear, and that will always be our north star.”
Nik Streng
KOIN 6 NEWS
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon Youth Soccer Association announced Friday that several of its clubs have withdrawn from their scheduled matches due to fears brought on by immigration enforcement activity in their communities.
In an email sent out to club members, OYSA Executive Director Simon Date shared that the decision from the clubs did not come lightly and reports of ICE activity “has caused fear and uncertainty among many families.”
Given the withdrawals, Date noted some adjustments were made to this weekend’s match schedules and encouraged club teams to check the updated times and matchups.
He also stressed the clubs are prioritizing the safety and well-being of their players, parents and communities.
“We also recognize that this issue touches on a politically charged and deeply emotional topic,” Date said. “People will have different views about immigration and enforcement actions — and that’s understandable. But wherever you stand on the politics, we stand unapologetically with kids not being scared to be at our events. Every child deserves to play soccer without fear, and that will always be our north star.”
While Date acknowledged that OYSA is required to comply with both Oregon state and federal laws, their priority is “the safety, dignity, and inclusion of every young player and their family.”
“We want to say clearly and from the heart: we understand, we care, and we stand with you,” Date said.
The statement concluded with Date voicing OYSA will be sharing their letter with leadership at both US Youth Soccer and US Soccer.