Age groups are now determined by the US Soccer Federation:
The date of birth must be as follows to be age eligible
| Jan 1, 2015 or Later | U-8 | Jan 1, 2009 or Later | U-14 | |
| Jan 1, 2013 or Later | U-10 | Jan 1, 2007 or Later | U-16 | |
| Jan 1, 2011 or Later | U-12 | Jan 1, 2004 or Later | U-19 |
BEST EXPLANATION: IF A PLAYER IS 12 PRIOR TO JANUARY 1 2023, THEY ARE INELIGIBLE FOR U-12 AND MUST PLAY U-14. EVERY AGE GROUP FOLLOWS THE SAME CRITERIA.