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Age Group Changes
Understanding Age Groups for the 2025–26 and 2026–27 Soccer Seasons
Youth soccer age groups are determined by a player’s birth year, not their current grade in school. Each season has a specific birth date range that places players into an age group (U-6 through U-20). “U” stands for “Under”, meaning the player is under that age during the seasonal year.
For example:
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U-10 means the player turns 10 during the seasonal year, but is not yet 11.
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Age groups move up one year each seasonal cycle.
Why the Change?
The shift from a calendar year (Jan–Dec) to a school-year format (Aug–July):
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Aligns players more closely with classmates
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Reduces grade separation within teams
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Matches many international youth development models
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Creates clearer developmental pathways long term
How to Find Your Child’s Age Group
The shift from a calendar year (Jan–Dec) to a school-year format (Aug–July):
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Look at your child’s birthdate.
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Find the corresponding date range for the correct seasonal year.
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Match it to the “U” age group listed.
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If you are unsure, please contact the club registrar and we will gladly assist you.
Important Notes for Parents
The shift from a calendar year (Jan–Dec) to a school-year format (Aug–July):
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Your child’s placement is determined strictly by birth date.
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Grade level does not determine age group eligibility.
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Each year, players move up one age group at the start of the new seasonal year.
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Clubs may evaluate players for appropriate placement based on development, but eligibility follows the official birth date guidelines.
NEW FORMAT
Beginning with the 2026–27 season, the seasonal year shifts to an August 1 – July 31 birth date range.
Here's how it works: This aligns more closely with the school calendar and international standards.
Age Group | Birthdate Range |
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U19 | Aug 1, 2007 – Jul 31, 2009 |
U17 | Aug 1, 2009 – Jul 31, 2010 |
U16 | Aug 1, 2010 – Jul 31, 2011 |
U15 | Aug 1, 2011 – Jul 31, 2012 |
U14 | Aug 1, 2012 – Jul 31, 2013 |
U13 | Aug 1, 2013 – Jul 31, 2014 |
U12 | Aug 1, 2014 – Jul 31, 2015 |
U11 | Aug 1, 2015 – Jul 31, 2016 |
U10 | Aug 1, 2016 – Jul 31, 2017 |
U9 | Aug 1, 2017 – Jul 31, 2018 |
U8 | Aug 1, 2018 – Jul 31, 2019 |
U7 | Aug 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020 |
U6 | Aug 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021 |
OLD FORMAT
For the 2025–26 season, birth years run from January 1 – December 31 of the same calendar year.
Here’s how it works: This format keeps all players born within the same calendar year together. 2026–27 Season Age Groups.
Age Group | Birth Date Range |
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U19 | Jan 1, 2007 – Dec 31, 2007 |
U18 | Jan 1, 2008 – Dec 31, 2008 |
U17 | Jan 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2009 |
U16 | Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2010 |
U15 | Jan 1, 2011 – Dec 31, 2011 |
U14 | Jan 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2012 |
U13 | Jan 1, 2013 – Dec 31, 2013 |
U12 | Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2014 |
U11 | Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2015 |
U10 | Jan 1, 2016 – Dec 31, 2016 |
U9 | Jan 1, 2017 – Dec 31, 2017 |
U8 | Jan 1, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018 |
U7 | Jan 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2019 |
U6 | Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020 |
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