Birth Year and Season Matrix
U.S. Soccer Mandate
When determining the age group for a season, the year the season ends should be used for determining the
birth year. Also note that the format “U followed by age” really means that age and younger.
Birth Year
2017-2018
Season
Number of teams per age group
Ball Size
Number of teams many vary based on
tryout numbers and approval from DOC
2010
U8
2009
U9
4 boys teams / 4 girls teams
Size 4
2008
U10
4 boys teams / 4 girls teams
Size 4
2007
U11
4 boys teams / 4 girls teams
Size 4
2006
U12
4 boys teams / 4 girls teams
Size 4
2005
U13
3 boys teams / 3 girls teams
Size 5
2004
U14
3 boys teams / 3 girls teams
Size 5
2003
U15
3 boys teams / 3 girls teams
Size 5
2002
U16
3 boys teams / 3 girls teams
Size 5
2001
U17
2 boys teams / 2 girls teams
Size 5
2000
U18
2 boys teams / 2 girls teams
Size 5
1999
U19
2 boys teams / 2 girls teams
Size 5
Important Information
Can a player born in 2010 tryout for U9?
-Yes, but those players will be trying out with the players that were born in 2009.
Players born in 2009 are eligible and encouraged to tryout for U9.
FAQ
Can a player request to tryout with the age group above?
-Any player that would like to request to tryout with the age group above must get approval from the
appropriate Director of Coaching.
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