The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) has announced a significant age change for its youth soccer programs, effective in 2025. Under the new guidelines, the age groups for youth soccer will be shifted down by one year, meaning that players will move up to the next age group one year earlier than they currently do.
The decision to change the age groups was made after a comprehensive review of the USSF’s youth soccer programs. The federation determined that the change would provide several benefits, including: