DeSoto Soccer Association (DSA) is a volunteer organization formed in 1979 to promote the development of recreational youth players and coaches in the DeSoto (Texas) ISD. Coaches are often parents of players.  DSA is a member of North Texas State Soccer Association (NTSSA) and operates under its by-laws. Additionally DSA is a member of Best Southwest Soccer Association formed to facilitate inter-league play in the Southwestern Dallas and Ellis Counties.

NTSSA is a Texas non-profit, 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Corporation formed to promote, foster, and advance the cause of soccer for youth and adults within its territory. North Texas Soccer is a member of United States Youth and Amateur Soccer Associations, United States Soccer Federation and Federation Internationale de Football Association. 

Recreational soccer is defined as a developmental program providing healthy activity, emphasizing enjoyment and development over competition. 
        

• A program that allows kids to have fun, make mistakes, and learn 
• For the player age 3-19 who are primarily interested in fun, fitness and friendship 
• Able to play within own community 
• Philosophy is striving to give every participant substantial playing time