Birth Year → Seasonal Year
Age group transition information
Starting Fall 2026, following guidance from US Youth Soccer and our governing bodies, MAYSA and WYSA, Regent SC will transition from a January–December birth year model to an August 1–July 31 seasonal year for team formation.
What is Changing?
In the February 2025 U.S. Soccer Youth Council meeting, the National Associations – US Youth Soccer (USYS), American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), and US Club – have agreed to adopt an age group formation cycle running from August 1 to July 31, beginning with each Organization Member’s 2026-2027 season/registration year. As a reminder, there are no age formation cycle changes for the current 2025 - 2026 season.
Why is it Changing?
Per US Soccer, this change ensures that all players, both competitive and recreational, have a greater opportunity to play with their friends from school. By aligning with the Seasonal Year, US Soccer is fostering stronger team chemistry, a better player experience, and a more inclusive playing environment!
This change also significantly reduces “trapped players”. A "trapped player" plays in an older soccer age group than their school grade - for example 6th grade Fall birthdays playing with 7th grade Spring birthdays. These players become "trapped" when their teammates transition to high school soccer, leaving the younger player without a club team for half the year.
Change Timeline
2025-26 Seasonal Year: January 1 - December 31 Birth Year registration will remain as they are currently.
2026/2027 Registration Period: Starts May 1, 2026 through June 25, 2026
2026-27 Seasonal Year: The official new Seasonal Year age group standard (August 1st to July 31st) takes full effect.
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Team Formations
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Training
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