Starting in summer 2023, FYSA will be moving to birth year registration for all age levels. The official governing organization of soccer in the United States, US Soccer, mandated this change in 2017. This article explains why US Soccer made the change as a part of its Player Development Initiative (link). The matrix included article to determine current division is outdated. A correct matrix for FYSA for summer 2025 is below.
U-Age | Players Born In: | Other Age Min/Max |
AK529 Kickstart |
2021, 2022, &2023 | Must be age 2 by start of session |
AK529 Little Kickers |
2020 & 2021 | Must be age 4 by start of session |
AK529 U6 |
2020 & 2019 | |
AK529 U8 |
2018 & 2017 | |
U10 | 2016 & 2015 | |
U12 | 2014 & 2013 | |
U14 | 2012 & 2011 | |
U19 | 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 | 2006s must be born after July 31, 2006 |