⚽ FALL 2026 CORE PROGRAM
The Fall 2026 Core Program is based on school-year age groups and is open to players ages 5–15 (U6–U16).
⚽ AGE GROUP UPDATE (STARTING FALL 2026)
Starting Fall 2026, U.S. Soccer is switching to school-year age groups (Aug 1 – July 31).
👉 Kids will now play with their school classmates.
📊 FALL 2026 AGE CHART
Find your player’s division by birthdate
| Division | Birthdate Range |
|---|
| Playground (U5) | Aug 1, 2021 – Jul 31, 2022 |
| Schoolyard (U6) | Aug 1, 2020 – Jul 31, 2021 |
| U7 | Aug 1, 2019 – Jul 31, 2020 |
| U8 | Aug 1, 2018 – Jul 31, 2019 |
| U9 | Aug 1, 2017 – Jul 31, 2018 |
| U10 | Aug 1, 2016 – Jul 31, 2017 |
| U11 | Aug 1, 2015 – Jul 31, 2016 |
| U12 | Aug 1, 2014 – Jul 31, 2015 |
| U13 | Aug 1, 2013 – Jul 31, 2014 |
| U14 | Aug 1, 2012 – Jul 31, 2013 |
| U15 | Aug 1, 2011 – Jul 31, 2012 |
| U16 | Aug 1, 2010 – Jul 31, 2011 |
⚠️ Quick Note
This is just a small shift to match school years—players are not skipping or repeating.
Registration is OPEN.
📅 REGISTRATION DATES
- Early Bird: April 9 – May 31, 2026
- Regular: June 1 – June 30, 2026
- Late: July 1 – July 31, 2026 (+$25, waitlist possible)
🧠 INTERESTED IN EXTRA (COMPETITIVE) TRYOUTS?
Please fill out our interest form so we can contact you with tryout details:
👉 Click here to submit the Tryout Interest Form
📆 SEASON TIMELINE
- Practices Begin: Week of August 10, 2026
- Games Begin: September 12, 2026
- Season Ends: November 14, 2026
- Commissioner’s Cup (U10+): November 14–16, 2026
⚽ PROGRAM DETAILS
U6 & U8:
- 1 practice per week
- Saturday games
- Games played at Van Buren Elementary School (Placentia)
U10 – U16:
- 2 practices per week
- Saturday games
- Some travel to nearby areas (Orange, Irvine, Costa Mesa, etc.)
- Games played at:
- Jean Woodward Park
- Champions Sports Complex
- Van Buren Elementary School
🙌 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
AYSO is a 100% volunteer-run organization.
- Coaches
- Referees
- Team Parents
The best way to guarantee your child’s spot is to register as a coach.
- Free training provided
- Equipment provided
- Flexible scheduling
📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED
Registration includes uniform (jersey, shorts, socks), insurance, pictures, field costs, and coach/referee training.
📬 QUESTIONS?
Contact: [email protected]
📝 READY TO REGISTER?
👉 Click here to Register Now
⚠️ NOT SEEING ALL PROGRAMS?
Click “More Programs” at the bottom to view all options, including Core, Playground, Schoolyard, Camps & Summer Nights.