In partnership with Mass Youth Soccer, the NECSL will move to an age-group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31, starting with the 2026-2027 season/registration year. 

Age Group	2025-2026 Season	2026-2027 Season
U8	Born between Jan 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018	Born between August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019
U9	Born between Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017	Born between Aug 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018
U10	Born between Jan 1, 2016 - Dec 31, 2016	Born between Aug 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017
U11	Born between Jan 1, 2015 - Dec 31, 2015	Born between Aug 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016
U12	Born between Jan 1, 2014 - Dec 31, 2014	Born between Aug 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015
U13	Born between Jan 1, 2013 - Dec 31, 2013	Born between Aug 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014
U14	Born between Jan 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012	Born between Aug 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013
U15	Born between Jan 1, 2011 - Dec 31, 2011	Born between Aug 1, 2011 - July 31, 2012
U16	Born between Jan 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010	Born between Aug 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011
U17	Born between Jan 1, 2009 - Dec 31, 2009	Born between Aug 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010
U18	Born between Jan 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008	Born between Aug 1, 2008 - July 31, 2009
U19	Born between Jan 1, 2007 - Dec 31, 2007	Born between Aug 1, 2007 - July 31, 2008