Age Group Alignment Overview
The table below outlines the new U.S. Soccer mandated 2026/2027 August 1 - July 31 age group window.
| Age Group | 2026/27 Season (Aug 1 – Jul 31) | Typical Grade |
| U-6 | Born Aug 1, 2020 – Jul 31, 2021 | K |
| U-7 | Born Aug 1, 2019 – Jul 31, 2020 | 1st |
| U-8 | Born Aug 1, 2018 – Jul 31, 2019 | 2nd |
| U-9 | Born Aug 1, 2017 – Jul 31, 2018 | 3rd |
| U-10 | Born Aug 1, 2016 – Jul 31, 2017 | 4th |
| U-11 | Born Aug 1, 2015 – Jul 31, 2016 | 5th |
| U-12 | Born Aug 1, 2014 – Jul 31, 2015 | 6th |
| U-13 | Born Aug 1, 2013 – Jul 31, 2014 | 7th |
| U-14 | Born Aug 1, 2012 – Jul 31, 2013 | 8th |
| U-15 | Born Aug 1, 2011 – Jul 31, 2012 | 9th |
| U-16 | Born Aug 1, 2010 – Jul 31, 2011 | 10th |
| U-17 | Born Aug 1, 2009 – Jul 31, 2010 | 11th |
| U-18 | Born Aug 1, 2008 – Jul 31, 2009 | 12th |
| U-19 | Born Aug 1, 2007 – Jul 31, 2008 | College |
| U-20 | Born Aug 1, 2006 – Jul 31, 2007 | College |