Age Group Change

OVERVIEW

Effective with the 2026-27 soccer season, US Club Soccer (TCSL’s sanctioning partner), in addition to other youth soccer organizations, have decided to switch to a school-year based age group system. This change affects the method by which TCSL Member Clubs form teams, as today, a “birth year” method is utilized.

NEXT STEPS

To provide clubs, families and the Twin Cities youth soccer community resources and information, this page will be utilized to compile relevant materials related to this upcoming change.

It’s TCSL’s position that clubs should proactively communicate information regarding this change as they see fit.