US Youth Soccer age chart for the 2026 - 27 season
Starting with the 2026-27 season, US Youth Soccer organizations are shifting to an Aug 1 to Jul 31 age group cycle to align with school calendars, replacing the previous Jan 1 to Dec 31 system. This change is intended to help players stay with their school peers and increase participation.
For example, the new age groups will resemble the following:
U5: Aug 1, 2021 - Jul 31, 2022
U6: Aug 1, 2020 - Jul 31, 2021
U7: Aug 1, 2019 - Jul 31, 2020
This will affect all US Youth Soccer league and Cup competitions, including the National Championships and Presidents Cup
2026-2027 Season Age Chart
| Aug 1, 2021 - Jul 31, 2020 | U5 |
| Aug 1, 2020 - Jul 31, 2019 | U6 |
| Aug 1, 2019 - Jul 31, 2020 | U7 |
| Aug 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019 | U8 |
| Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018 | U9 |
| Aug 1, 2016 - Jul 31, 2017 | U10 |
| Aug 1, 2015 - Jul 31, 2016 | U11 |
| Aug 1, 2014 - Jul 31, 2015 | U12 |
| Aug 1, 2013 - Jul 31, 2014 | U13 |
| Aug 1, 2012 - Jul 31, 2013 | U14 |
| Aug 1, 2011 - Jul 31, 2012 | U15 |
| Aug 1, 2010 - Jul 31, 2011 | U16 |
| Aug 1, 2009 - Jul 31, 2010 | U17 |
| Aug 1, 2008 - Jul 31, 2009 | U18 |
| Aug 1, 2007 - Jul 31, 2008 | U19 |