Fall 2026 Return to Seasonal Year Age Groups
Effective for the 2026-2027 Season !
Important Roster Formation Changes Effective 2026-2027 Season!
This will be a return to the pre-2016 policy of forming the soccer year age groups to align with school-year calendars. The Age Group Formation that will be implemented is the “Seasonal Year – Aug 1st – July 31st”.
CLICK HERE to read the Official Press Release from US Youth Soccer.
CLICK HERE to read the Updated Decision on Age Group Formation (6/10/25) to utilize the August 1 – July 31 Seasonal Year.
Player's Age Group-Roster Formation Tool
This tool helps determine a player’s age group based on their date of birth. After entering the player’s birthdate, the tool will display the relative age group options for three roster formation cycles: January 1–December 31, August 1–July 31, and September 1–August 31. The results are intended as a guide; please consult your club, league, or organization member to confirm the most appropriate age group for the player.
CLICK HERE to access Tool
WDDOA Rostering - Quick Reference Charts
This chart provides a table to assist with Core Retention requirements as well as roster size limits and an Age Group Chart.
CLICK HERE to access Quick Reference Chart
CLICK HERE to access Age Group Chart