Age Group (U-Level)
Youth & DevelopmentThe classification of teams based on birth year. 'U10' stands for 'Under 10', meaning players must turn 10 or younger during that season cycle.
Related Terms in Youth & Development
Travel Team
A competitive youth team that travels to other cities or regions to play games.
College ID Camp
Training camps hosted by colleges or third parties where high school players pay to attend in hopes of being recruited by college coaches.
Club Pass
A rule allowing a player rostered on one team within a club to play for another team in the same club (usually at a higher level) for a specific game.
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The U.S. Girls Youth Soccer Pyramid: A Parent's Guide to League Tiers in 2025/2026
November 6, 2025
Play Club Soccer Staff
A parent's guide to understanding the tiered leagues in U.S. girls' youth soccer, from ECNL to recreational leagues.
Guide to the New MLS Next Divisions: MLS Next Homegrown and MLS Next Academy Divisions Explained
August 2, 2025
Play Club Soccer Staff
A clear breakdown of the different divisions within MLS NEXT, explaining the homegrown player rule and the academy structure.
Youth Soccer Birth Year vs School Year Change Explained
August 1, 2025
Play Club Soccer Staff
The age group cut-off date is moving from a January 1st birth year to an August 1st school year system.