In partnership with Mass Youth Soccer, the National Academy League will move to an age-group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31, starting with the 2026-2027 season/registration year.
Age Group |
2025-2026 Season |
2026-2027 Season |
U11 |
Born between Jan 1, 2015 - Dec 31, 2015 |
Born between Aug 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016 |
U12 |
Born between Jan 1, 2014 - Dec 31, 2014 |
Born between Aug 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015 |
U13 |
Born between Jan 1, 2013 - Dec 31, 2013 |
Born between Aug 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014 |
U14 |
Born between Jan 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012 |
Born between Aug 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013 |
U15 |
Born between Jan 1, 2011 - Dec 31, 2011 |
Born between Aug 1, 2011 - July 31, 2012 |
U16 |
Born between Jan 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010 |
Born between Aug 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011 |
U17 |
Born between Jan 1, 2009 - Dec 31, 2009 |
Born between Aug 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010 |
U18 |
Born between Jan 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008 |
Born between Aug 1, 2008 - July 31, 2009 |
U19 |
Born between Jan 1, 2007 - Dec 31, 2007 |
Born between Aug 1, 2007 - July 31, 2008 |