NYSA — Age Group Change Quick Guide
Northshore Youth Soccer Association is moving to a seasonal / school-year registration: Aug 1 — Jul 31 starting with the 2026–2027* cycle. *US Youth Soccer Annoucement
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Goal
Keep classmates & friends together
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Balance
Player development & competitive integrity
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New Age Group Dates
Aug 1 – Jul 31 Effective Fall 2026
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FAQs By program
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Recreational: (U6–U12)
• New players use school-year registration.
• Returning players may stay with current team or move to a class-aligned team.
• Rosters may be adjusted to support team viability.
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United (U13+)
• New players registered on the school-year cycle.
• Returning United teams will be grandfathered when possible; non-viable teams will be reformed.
• Current play-up policies continue to apply.
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Northshore Select Club (NSC)
• New players registered on the school-year cycle.
• Play-up by tryout only; “play up to grade” considered at evaluations.
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Sound FC
• RCL teams follow Aug 1–Jul 31.
• MLS Next teams follow Aug 1-Jul 31.
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What you should know / do
- Expect registration & team notices for 2026–2027 based on Aug 1–Jul 31.
- If you want a player to play up: follow club tryout & play-up policies.
- Questions? Contact the appropriate program director below.
- US Soccer Age Group Calculator Tool
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Questions? -- Contacts by program
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