US Soccer Age Matrix
This upcoming Fall will see a significant change in the age group matrix we have been using. The past 10 years, our age groups have been determined based on the birth year of the player. A matrix supported by US Soccer and its affiliates. Starting Fall 2026, all soccer clubs affiliated with US Soccer, US Youth Soccer and US Club will move to a “school-based” age group matrix, with the age group ranging from August 1st-July 31st. This is a similar matrix that US Soccer used prior to the initial change in the Fall 2016.
The new age group matrix for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 seasons are below. Make sure to check where your soccer player will be this upcoming season.
