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Upcoming Changes for Age Group for 2026-2027 Season
U.S. Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, and the Association of Youth Soccer Organizations have jointly announced a significant change to how age groups will be organized starting with the 2026–27 season. Instead of basing teams on the calendar year (January–December), youth soccer nationwide will return to using a seasonal cycle that runs from August through July to better align players with their school-grade peers. More >
Gala Recognizes Players of the Year
The 2026 Crown & Shield Jr Gala Awards and Crown & Shield Sr Gala Awards were handed out this year in separate ceremonies honoring our jr and sr players, coaches and families. Every age group was recognized for their effort, commitment and dedication to becoming a better player, teammate and person throughout the season. View Winners >
Our spring program uses a player development format inspired by the Belgian FA. For younger players, sessions focus on dribbling and scoring (shooting)—the skills that best match how kids learn at that age—using a fun “Dribbling Football” approach on mini-pitches with adapted goals. As players get older, they will progress into receiving and passing, along with basic positions and tactics. More >
US Youth Soccer announced a landmark format change to its National Championships, starting with the 2025-26 season.
Beginning with the current season, State Cup champions from all 54 USYS State Associations will advance directly to the National Championships, eliminating the traditional Regional Championship round. More >
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