Is it possible for my player to move up to an older team?

• Yes. Players may be considered for a team above their designated age group. Placement at that level is based on performance during tryouts and how the player compares with others competing for those spots.

  Our coaches aim to place players in an environment that best fits their development. Decisions are guided by factors such as technical ability, understanding of the game, and overall readiness. The objective is to challenge players appropriately while supporting steady growth and confidence.

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What impact will this have on my child’s current team?

• Teams will now be organized according to the August 1–July 31 school-year cutoff. Because of this adjustment, some changes to existing rosters are likely as teams are reorganized under the new structure.

When will the official school age season start?

• New school age teams will start competitive play late-August/September 2026.

Will every club have to follow this format?

• Yes. All clubs participating in the leagues will be required to use the same school-year age group guidelines.

Will players know which team they are likely to join before tryouts?

• Coaches will try to provide general guidance and expectations to players ahead of the 2026–27 tryouts when possible. However, final roster decisions will only be confirmed after evaluations during tryouts are complete.

What is the reason for the change?

The move to school-year groupings is intended to accomplish several goals:

• Align team placement more closely with the school calendar, reducing situations where players are caught between middle school and high school seasons under the previous cutoff.

• Allow more players to play with classmates, which can strengthen friendships and team chemistry.

• Provide greater continuity when building teams within the club.

• Maintain a competitive setting focused on long-term player development.

• Keep local leagues consistent with the national direction of youth soccer in the United States.