Starting with the 2026–27 season, youth soccer age groups shift from a calendar year (January–December) to a seasonal year (August 1 – July 31). Players will be grouped with the classmates and peers they grow up with.
Spring 2026 is not affected. The new cutoff takes effect for Fall 2026 registration and tryouts only.
Step 1: Select Birth Month/Year
Step 2: Age Group for 2026/27 Season
Why it matters
Play with your classmates
Players train and compete with the same peers they go to school with and develop alongside every day.
Stronger team bonds
Shared school connections build better team chemistry and keep players engaged in the sport longer.
FAQ
No. The 2025–26 season continues under the current January–December cutoff. Nothing changes until Fall 2026.
Most players won't. Players born January–July typically stay in the same group. Players born August–December will generally move to a lower U-number — joining classmates they already know from school.
Spring/Summer 2026. Tryouts will use the new August 1 cutoff, so check which age group your child falls under before registering. Use the tool above to find out.
No. High school eligibility is set by your state athletic association based on school grade — not club soccer age groups.
Yes, playing up remains possible, but is a decision made by coaching staff.