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This nationwide change, supported by U.S. Soccer, US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, and AYSO, aims to align players more closely with their school-grade peers. NCYSA supports the transition and will provide guidance and resources to help clubs, coaches, and families adjust smoothly.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"docs-section\">\n  <div class=\"section-label\">\n    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"><\/path><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"><\/polyline><\/svg>\n    <span>Documents<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <h2 class=\"section-title\">Key Documents &amp; Resources<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"section-sub\">Official statements, presentations, and age charts for the 2026\/27 seasonal year transition.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"docs-grid\">\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/ncsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2025\/11\/PDF-USYS.AYSO_.USCLUB-memo-June-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"doc-card\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"doc-card-thumb\" 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