WHAT'S CHANGING AHEAD OF THE 2026-2027 SEASON?
US Soccer and US Youth Soccer collectively announced a major update to the age group formation that will take effect beginning with the 2026-27 seasonal year.
This change moves away from the current calendar year model (January 1 - December 31) and returns to a seasonal year model (August 1 - July 31) for age grouping.
OUR CLUB'S PREPARATION
Our club directors are now doing the following:
- Reviewing all current rosters and birthdates to project how the shift will affect teams at each level
- Designing a schedule for new school year group trainings (which will happen in the Spring), tryouts, and evaluations for the 2026-27 season
- Communicating with families who may be affected by this change starting in February
WHAT'S NEXT?
We are continually monitoring updates from. US Soccer and state associations to ensure we remain compliant with new rules and provide the best experience for our members.
We will share more information, timelines, and next steps as soon as they are finalized.
