US Soccer Age Matrix

Beginning in the 2026–27 season, SRYA Soccer will move from a calendar-year registration model (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) to a school-year model (Aug. 1 – July 31), following guidance from the national associations such as US Club Soccer, US Youth Soccer, and AYSO. 

Benefits of This Change:

  • This change aligns players with their school-grade peers.
  • Allows more children to play with friends in their school-year cohort.
  • Grouping players by school year can lead to more appropriate development opportunities.

What It Means for Your Family:

  • Your child’s soccer age group may shift for the Fall 2026 season.
  • Players born between August and December will be the most affected.

FALL 2026 AGE MATRIX

DivisionBorn AfterBorn Before
TotsAug. 1, 2022July. 31, 2023
Tots/JuniorsAug. 1, 2021July. 31, 2022
Juniors/SeniorsAug. 1, 2020July. 31, 2021
SeniorsAug. 1, 2019July. 31, 2020
U8Aug. 1, 2018July. 31, 2019
U9Aug. 1, 2017July. 31, 2018
U10Aug. 1, 2016July. 31, 2017
U11Aug. 1, 2015July. 31, 2016
U12Aug. 1, 2014July. 31, 2015
U13Aug. 1, 2013July. 31, 2014
U14Aug. 1, 2012July. 31, 2013
U15Aug, 1, 2011July. 31, 2012
U16Aug. 1, 2010July. 31, 2011
U17Aug. 1, 2009July. 31, 2010
U18Aug. 1, 2008July. 31, 2009
U19Aug. 1, 2007July 31, 2008