⚽️ Change Coming: Soccer Age Cutoff Update for Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 Season
Beginning with the Fall 2026–Spring 2027 season, U.S. youth soccer organizations, including US Club Soccer, US Youth Soccer, and AYSO, will transition the player age group cutoff date from January 1–December 31 to August 1–July 31.
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What This Means for Princeton FC Families
Princeton FC will not require any player to move or change teams solely to align with the new cutoff date. Adjustments will only be made if our PFC coaching staff determines that a change is appropriate based on individual player development considerations.
Princeton FC is committed to making this transition smooth, supportive, and player-focused.
2026–27 Soccer Age Groups by Birthdate
Here are the updated age groups based on the new August 1–July 31 system:
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Age Group
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Birthdate Start
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Birthdate End
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U7
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August 1, 2019
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July 31, 2020
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U8
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August 1, 2018
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July 31, 2019
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U9
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August 1, 2017
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July 31, 2018
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U10
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August 1, 2016
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July 31, 2017
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U11
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August 1, 2015
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July 31, 2016
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U12
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August 1, 2014
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July 31, 2015
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U13
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August 1, 2013
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July 31, 2014
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U14
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August 1, 2012
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July 31, 2013
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U15
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August 1, 2011
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July 31, 2012
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U16
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August 1, 2010
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July 31, 2011
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U17
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August 1, 2009
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July 31, 2010
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U18
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August 1, 2008
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July 31, 2009
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U19
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August 1, 2007
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July 31, 2008
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