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[quote=Anonymous]Even Google ai has figured it out and is relaying.

For the 2026-2027 season, ECNL and major leagues are switching to a school-year calendar (Aug 1 – July 31), replacing birth-year (Jan 1 – Dec 31). August-September birthdays generally align with their school grade, allowing "play up" options if they are on the younger side of a grade, ensuring they play with classmates.

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The Shift: Age groups are now based on school year (Aug 1 - July 31).
August/September Birthdays: These students will generally be placed with their school grade, preventing them from being "trapped" (playing a year up from their classmates).
"Play Up" Option: If a player has an August/September birthday and is young for their grade, they can choose to play up with the older, current grade level to align with their school peers.
Tryouts (2026-27): With the shift, August-December birthdays might be targeted by clubs for physical advantages, affecting squad makeup. Tryouts will require online registration and usually involve attending multiple sessions.
Impact on "Trapped" Players: This change eliminates the "trapped" player issue, where kids were forced to play up in 8th grade to be with their classmates, according to U.S. Club Soccer.
Recommendation: Talk to coaches before tryouts to evaluate if playing up is best for development and to understand the club's needs, suggest[/quote]

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