AGE GROUPS

Age Group Lookup

Find the correct age group for the Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 season.

2026–27 Age Group Reference

Age Group Birth Date Range
U18 August 1, 2008 to July 31, 2009
U17 August 1, 2009 to July 31, 2010
U16 August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011
U15 August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012
U14 August 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013
U13 August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014
U12 August 1, 2014 to July 31, 2015
U11 August 1, 2015 to July 31, 2016
U10 August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017
U9 August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018
U8 August 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019
U7 August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020
U6 August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021

Updated Decision on Age Group Formation:

US Youth Soccer Press Release | June 10th 2025

"Following extensive review and discussion, US Youth Soccer, AYSO, and US Club Soccer have collectively decided to move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31, starting with the 2026-27 season/registration year. This change was made based on additional critical feedback, data, and expert input to better align players with their school-grade peers. Our associations feel that this age group player formation will be the most inclusive and help increase participation.


The August 1 to July 31 age group player formation cycle will be used for all USYS league and Cup competitions for the 2026-27 season/registration year including: National Championships, Presidents Cup, and National League.


US Youth Soccer CEO Tom Condone addressed the adjustment to the registration process: “At US Youth Soccer, our mission is to support the development of every player. After careful collaboration with our partners and listening to our membership, we believe this shift to an August 1 player formation cycle better aligns with school calendars, supports social and individual needs, and ultimately enhances the youth soccer experience for families across the country.”


As a reminder, under U.S. Soccer’s new policy, each Federation member can determine age group registration rules for the leagues and competitions they operate or sanction. To support this transition, U.S. Soccer has introduced a tool to help parents and guardians easily understand the age groupings based on their child’s birthdate.


Again, please note that this decision is effective beginning with each Organization Member’s 2026-27 season/registration year."


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