New Age Matrix Transitioning to School Year – 2026/2027 Season
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AGE MATRIX
Starting with the 2026–27 season, all U.S. Soccer organizations will transition from using birth year to school year for age group classifications.
This update aligns teams more closely with players’ academic years, ensuring a smoother development pathway and more balanced competition.
- U6 — Born between Aug 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021
- U7 — Born between Aug 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020
- U8 — Born between Aug 1, 2018 – July 31, 2019
- U9 — Born between Aug 1, 2017 – July 31, 2018
- U10 — Born between Aug 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017
- U11 — Born between Aug 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016
- U12 — Born between Aug 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015
- U13 — Born between Aug 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014
- U14 — Born between Aug 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013
- U15 — Born between Aug 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012
- U16 — Born between Aug 1, 2010 – July 31, 2011
- U17 — Born between Aug 1, 2009 – July 31, 2010
- U19 — Born between Aug 1, 2007 – July 31, 2009