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, beginning in the 2026/27 season/registration year.  

This change will better align with youth soccer with the school calendar and reduce situations where players are placed in a different age group than their classmates.  

For the 2025-26 season, there are no changes – age groups will continue to follow the current January 1-December 31 format. The updated cycle will take effect beginning Fall 2026.  

Full article here: https://www.epysa.org/age-group-formation-2026-27-season/

Player’s Age Group-Roster Formation Tool

This tool helps determine a player’s age group based on their date of birth. After entering the player’s birthdate, the tool will display the relative age group options for three roster formation cycles: January 1–December 31, August 1–July 31, and September 1–August 31. The results are intended as a guide; please consult your club, league, or organization member to confirm the most appropriate age group for the player.

Calculator at US Soccer: https://www.ussoccer.com/ecosystem-review/player-registration/age-group-calculator