Birth Matrix

NEW AGE BRACKT INFO

US Youth Soccer (USYS), AYSO, and US Club Soccer have collectively adopted a new age group player formation cycle running from August 1 to July 31, effective beginning with each organization's 2026–27 season/registration year. This replaces the previous calendar year (January 1–December 31) method.

The change was made to better align players with their school-grade peers, support social and individual development needs, and increase overall participation. This new cycle will apply to all USYS league and Cup competitions for the 2026–27 season, including National Championships, Presidents Cup, and National League.