{"id":15512,"date":"2025-11-25T18:39:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T18:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/?page_id=15512"},"modified":"2026-01-12T17:06:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T17:06:39","slug":"registration-window-changes-for-2026-2027","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/registration-window-changes-for-2026-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration Window Changes for 2026-2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:59.23741%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/K0A4452.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/057A9991.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-news-events-heading has-theme-primary-background-color has-background has-h-4-font-size\" id=\"how-do-i-register-for-a-course\"><strong>tools to assist with the changes to age Group Registration dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-h-5-font-size\">For the 2026 \/ 2027 seasonal year, the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association will be changing the cutoff date used for player registration to a window from August 1st to July 31st each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-h-5-font-size wp-elements-980ba66d41c67d4938da17f1de9b01f5\"><strong>Here are tools and information that can be used to help your club facilitate smooth transition:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-slate-section-accordion-and-text gb-slate-section-text-accordion gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright gb-has-custom-background-color gb-has-custom-text-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-right:1px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:1px;background-color:#ffffff;color:#1f1f1f\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-1 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1400px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1416\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/K0A4475.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/K0A4475.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/K0A4475.jpg?resize=300,207 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/K0A4475.jpg?resize=768,531 768w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/K0A4475.jpg?resize=1024,708 1024w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/K0A4475.jpg?resize=1536,1062 1536w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/K0A4475.jpg?resize=130,90 130w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/K0A4475.jpg?resize=1440,996 1440w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/K0A4475.jpg?resize=720,498 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Quick Notes<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-h-5-font-size\">Clubs and leagues may not select their own registration cutoff dates (they are not member organizations of US Soccer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-h-5-font-size\">Players are still able to \u201cplay up\u201d however, clubs may wish to implement their own internal rules to limit issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-h-5-font-size\">It is recommended that clubs begin their tryouts with the oldest age groups, as this will eliminate some issues with player acceptances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Tools for Parents and Club Admin<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-h-5-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/msysa-my.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/g\/personal\/gandalf_msysa_org\/EXEOM5OLy9ZCqmJTmx_oP9IBu6la6RPnDX4Au6OqA-sS4Q?e=Tc9qtF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bulk excel tool to use player BIRTH DATES to check future age group<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-h-5-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n    <title>Soccer Age Group Calculator<\/title>\n    <!-- Tailwind CSS for modern, responsive UI -->\n    <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tailwindcss.com\"><\/script>\n    <style>\n        @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;600;800&display=swap');\n        body {\n            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body class=\"bg-gray-50 min-h-screen p-4 md:p-10 flex items-center justify-center\">\n\n    <div class=\"w-full max-w-md bg-white rounded-2xl shadow-xl overflow-hidden border border-gray-100\">\n        <!-- Header -->\n        <div class=\"bg-indigo-600 p-6 text-white\">\n            <h1 class=\"text-2xl font-extrabold text-center\">Age Group Finder<\/h1>\n            <p class=\"text-indigo-100 text-sm text-center mt-1\">July 31st Cutoff Logic<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"p-6 space-y-6\">\n            <!-- DOB Input -->\n            <div>\n                <label for=\"dob\" class=\"block text-sm font-semibold text-gray-700 mb-2\">Player Date of Birth<\/label>\n                <input \n                    type=\"date\" \n                    id=\"dob\" \n                    class=\"w-full px-4 py-3 rounded-lg border border-gray-300 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-indigo-500 focus:border-indigo-500 outline-none transition-all\"\n                >\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Season Selection -->\n            <div>\n                <label for=\"season\" class=\"block text-sm font-semibold text-gray-700 mb-2\">Seasonal Year<\/label>\n                <select \n                    id=\"season\" \n                    class=\"w-full px-4 py-3 rounded-lg border border-gray-300 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-indigo-500 focus:border-indigo-500 outline-none bg-white transition-all\"\n                >\n                    <option value=\"2027\">Fall 2026 &#8211; Spring 2027<\/option>\n                    <option value=\"2028\">Fall 2027 &#8211; Spring 2028<\/option>\n                    <option value=\"2029\">Fall 2028 &#8211; Spring 2029<\/option>\n                    <option value=\"2030\">Fall 2029 &#8211; Spring 2030<\/option>\n                    <option value=\"2031\">Fall 2030 &#8211; Spring 2031<\/option>\n                <\/select>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Action Button -->\n            <button \n                onclick=\"calculateAgeGroup()\" \n                class=\"w-full bg-indigo-600 hover:bg-indigo-700 text-white font-bold py-3 rounded-lg shadow-lg hover:shadow-indigo-200 transition-all transform active:scale-95\"\n            >\n                Check Age Group\n            <\/button>\n\n            <!-- Results Section -->\n            <div id=\"result-box\" class=\"hidden animate-in fade-in duration-500\">\n                <div class=\"p-5 bg-indigo-50 rounded-xl border border-indigo-100 text-center\">\n                    <span class=\"text-indigo-600 text-sm font-bold uppercase tracking-wider\">Assigned Group<\/span>\n                    <div id=\"u-display\" class=\"text-5xl font-black text-indigo-900 my-2\">U10<\/div>\n                    <p id=\"range-display\" class=\"text-xs text-indigo-700 font-medium\"><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Disclaimer -->\n            <div class=\"text-[10px] text-gray-400 text-center leading-relaxed\">\n                Calculations are based on the age of the player on July 31st of the year the seasonal year begins, adjusted to one year younger.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <script>\n        function calculateAgeGroup() {\n            const dobInput = document.getElementById('dob').value;\n            const seasonEndYear = parseInt(document.getElementById('season').value);\n            const resultBox = document.getElementById('result-box');\n            const uDisplay = document.getElementById('u-display');\n            const rangeDisplay = document.getElementById('range-display');\n\n            if (!dobInput) {\n                return;\n            }\n\n            const dob = new Date(dobInput);\n            \/\/ Account for timezones in date strings\n            const birthDate = new Date(dob.getUTCFullYear(), dob.getUTCMonth(), dob.getUTCDate());\n            const birthYear = birthDate.getFullYear();\n            const birthMonth = birthDate.getMonth(); \/\/ 0-11 (Jan is 0, July is 6)\n\n            \/* JULY 31st CUTOFF LOGIC:\n               If born Aug 1 - Dec 31: Grouping year = Birth Year\n               If born Jan 1 - July 31: Grouping year = Birth Year - 1\n            *\/\n            let groupingYear = birthYear;\n            if (birthMonth <= 6) { \/\/ Jan (0) through July (6)\n                groupingYear = birthYear - 1;\n            }\n\n            \/\/ U-Age = (Season End Year) - (Grouping Year) - 1\n            const uAge = (seasonEndYear - groupingYear) - 1;\n\n            \/\/ Update UI\n            uDisplay.textContent = `U${uAge}`;\n            \n            \/* RANGE CALCULATION:\n               The range needs to match the displayed U-Age.\n               Since we shifted the U-Age to be one year younger, \n               the \"Eligible Range\" for that group is one year earlier.\n            *\/\n            const rangeGroupingYear = groupingYear;\n            const startRange = `August 1, ${rangeGroupingYear}`;\n            const endRange = `July 31, ${rangeGroupingYear + 1}`;\n            \n            rangeDisplay.textContent = `Eligible Range: ${startRange} to ${endRange}`;\n\n            resultBox.classList.remove('hidden');\n        }\n    <\/script>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Age Group Diagram <\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-h-5-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/image.png 1024w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/image.png?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/image.png?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/image.png?resize=120,90 120w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/image.png?resize=720,540 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-h-5-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-h-5-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-primary-background-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2025\/11\/image.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graphic for age group cutoffs for 2026-2027 seasonal year<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>US Soccer Announces age group cutoff change for 2026-2027<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">For the 2026 \/ 2027 seasonal year, US Soccer has announced that member organizations may choose the cutoff date for age groups that they feel best fits their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On March 5<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;2025 US Youth Soccer (USYS), US Club Soccer, and American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) shared a joint announcement that they would be shifting the birth date cutoff from January 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;(birth year) to September 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;(school year). This has since been clarified to be August 1st instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a USYS member, the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association will be aligning with this change. On September 12<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;The Girls Academy League confirmed that they will be shifting to August 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;as well. MLS Next has not yet indicated what their registration windows will be. The Olympic Developmental Program will keep the previous cutoff date of January 1st.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-h-5-font-size wp-elements-aa7cd0a22de54493453bff3bba3c8f11\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Some quick notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Players are still able to \u201cplay up\u201d however, clubs may wish to implement their own internal rules to limit issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is recommended that clubs begin their tryouts with the oldest age groups, as this will eliminate some issues with player acceptances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clubs and leagues may not select their own registration cutoff dates (they are not member organizations of US Soccer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default has-theme-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-h-2-font-size wp-elements-4674022dceefe09f1dc58b8fc9bf99f7\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:800\">Age Group Change FAQ's<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Why is this change happening?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usclubsoccer.org\/age-group-cut-off-update-for-2026-27-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">U.S. Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, and AYSO agreed to this change.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/girlsacademyleague.com\/2025\/09\/girls-academy-to-adopt-seasonal-year-age-group-formation-beginning-in-2026-2027\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Girls Academy League<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/mlsnext\/news\/mls-next-announces-age-group-update\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">MLS Next<\/span><\/a> later announced they would also make this change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>What is changing?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Starting with the 2026-27 season, youth soccer will move from the current regsitration window (January-December), to a new window (August-July) for age grouping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current Window:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>January 1 - December 31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Window:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">August 1 - July 31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Will registration be based on a player\u2019s school year, grade level, or DOB?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Registration will be based on a player\u2019s date of birth and not their grade level in school. Players who have been held back a year in school, or who are a year ahead, will not be affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>When exactly does this change take effect?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">The new August 1 \u2013 July 31 system starts with the 2026-2027 seasonal year (fall 2026 tryouts and registration). The entire 2025-2026 season remains under the current birth year rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Where can I see exactly what age group my child will be in?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Use the age group calculator or table on this page under the tools for parents and administrators section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Will my child have to repeat or skip an age group?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Most players will simply shift into the new grouping without repeating or skipping a full year of soccer. 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--tw-contain-style: ; border-width: 0px; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">No. High school eligibility is determined by school grade\/age rules, not club soccer age groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>How will tryouts and team selection work in spring 2026?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Tryouts in 2026 will form teams for the 2026-2027 season under the new age groups. 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