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.

AYSO AGE GROUPS FOR FALL 2026

U6: Aug 1, 2020-July 31, 2021
U8: Aug 1, 2018-July 31, 2020
U10: Aug 1, 2016-July 31, 2018
U12: Aug 1, 2014 - July 31, 2016
U14: Aug 1, 2012-July 31, 2014

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