Effective with the 2026-27 soccer season, US Club Soccer (TCSL’s sanctioning partner), in addition to other youth soccer organizations, have decided to switch to a school-year based age group system. This change affects the method by which TCSL Member Clubs form teams, as today, a “birth year” method is utilized.
US Club Soccer and other youth soccer organizations have cited several reasons for the change.
TCSL has prepared resources for member clubs and families to help navigate changes to the registration cycle, effective August 1, 2026.
- Club & Parent FAQ
- Background/The Why
- Age Group Matrix
- Age Group Comparison Tool
Age Group matrix
| AGE GROUP | 2025-26 SEASON | 2026-27 SEASON |
|---|---|---|
| U-6 | Born between Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020 | Born between Aug 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021 |
| U-7 | Born between Jan 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2019 | Born between Aug 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020 |
| U-8 | Born between Jan 1, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018 | Born between Aug 1, 2018 – July 31, 2019 |
| U-9 | Born between Jan 1, 2017 – Dec 31, 2017 | Born between Aug 1, 2017 – July 31, 2018 |
| U-10 | Born between Jan 1, 2016 – Dec 31, 2016 | Born between Aug 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017 |
| U-11 | Born between Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2015 | Born between Aug 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016 |
| U-12 | Born between Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2014 | Born between Aug 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015 |
| U-13 | Born between Jan 1, 2013 – Dec 31, 2013 | Born between Aug 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014 |
| U-14 | Born between Jan 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2012 | Born between Aug 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013 |
| U-15 | Born between Jan 1, 2011 – Dec 31, 2011 | Born between Aug 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012 |
| U-16 | Born between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2010 | Born between Aug 1, 2010 – July 31, 2011 |
| U-17 | Born between Jan 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2009 | Born between Aug 1, 2009 – July 31, 2010 |
| U-18 | Born between Jan 1, 2008 – Dec 31, 2008 | Born between Aug 1, 2008 – July 31, 2009 |
| U-19 | Born between Jan 1, 2007 – Dec 31, 2007 | Born between Aug 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008 |
| U-20 | Born between Jan 1, 2006 – Dec 31, 2006 | Born between Aug 1, 2006 – July 31, 2007 |
