Starting with the 2026/27 season, US Soccer and its national associations will move away from the current calendar year (Jan. to Dec.) to a season-based calendar (Aug. 01 to July 31). US Youth Soccer (USYS), US Club, USSA, AYSO, GA, EA, and MLS Next have all confirmed updates to player age group alignment. This applies to all programs other than 'MLS Next Homegrown'. 

After evaluation and analysis of long-term development trends, national associations prioritized a goal of better aligning players with their school-age peers, to create a more inclusive and development-focused youth soccer environment. 

How are we Preparing? 

a) Our Technical Staff has been preparing to manage this change since first announced, projecting new age groups for your player based on birth date

b) Our Technical Staff has planned in-house age group 'kick arounds' for returning players to ensure a swift and accurate placement for 2026/27 to ensure continued development

c) Players entering the club will be invited to tradition tryouts with dates TBA 

d) Our Platform Programs will host indepent 'ID Events' throughout the Spring Season 

e) Our Goal is to ensure stability and growth for all our membership