AGE DETERMINATION
Beginning with the 2026/2027 season AYSO and other youth soccer organizations are changing to a more school year like age division system. Following extensive review and discussion, AYSO, US Youth Soccer, 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 Membership Year 26, 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. AYSO feels that this age group player formation will be the most inclusive and help increase participation.
Regions are not at liberty to use any other date to determine the playing age of its players.
How does it really work? Registration for MY2026 for a player that was born in years 2012 or 2013 will be placed in either 14U or 19U depending on birth month.
THE REGISTRATION SYSTEM WILL AUTOMATICALLY PLACE YOUR CHILD IN THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION BASED ON THEIR BIRTHDATE. IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CHILD HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE WRONG DIVISION PLEASE CONTACT US.
