Discover the correct age group for your child.
For the 2025/26 season, age groups are determined by birth year.
US Youth Soccer has decided nationally to move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31, starting with the 2026/27 season. Instead of the current use of birth year-based teams, the new age groupings will closer correspond with school grades.
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.”
2026/27 Age Brackets
Age Groups will be determined by birth date, not grade. Although the new age brackets will closely correspond with school grades, they do not precisely match.
Younger players may play in an older age bracket to closer match their grade or skill level. We currently do not know if UYSA will approve any waivers for players to play down into a younger age bracket that corresponds with their school grade.
X-League
UYSA’s X-League is a “No Scores, No Standings” league. Teams are placed into color coded divisions that are ordered by development level. The league does not track scores and is focused on development and love of the game.
U09: August 1, 2017 – July 31, 2018
U10: August 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017
U11: August 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016
State Competition League
Teams compete in UYSA’s State Competition League where teams are aligned every fall and spring to ensure teams based on their standings and scores. Players are introduced to competitive play and build more advanced skills and team play.
U12: August 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015
U13: August 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014
U14: August 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013
High School Comp
Fall: Boys play with their Strikers team. Girls who are not playing high school soccer may play on a temporary high school provisional teams. Provisional teams are formed after high school girls tryouts.
Spring: Girls play with their Strikers team. Boys who are not play high school soccer may play on a temporary high school provisional teams. Provisional teams are formed after high school boys tryouts.
U15: August 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012
U16: August 1, 2010 – July 31, 2011
U17: August 1, 2009 – July 31, 2010
U18: August 1, 2008 – July 31, 2009
U19: August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008