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2026/27 SEASON

Beginning with the Fall 2026 season, VA Revolution will shift from the birth year model (January 1 – December 31) to the school year model (August 1 – July 31), following guidance from US Soccer.

You can read the announcement from US Soccer here.

To understand your player’s associated age group for the 2026/27 season, you can use this age group informational tool provided by US Soccer.

We understand you may have questions about the impact this will have on your player. Please read the age group change FAQs to better understand the transition and impacts.

U9-U10

7v7

Emphasis for our youngest family members is on technical skills & 1v1 drills and performance oriented.

  • Appropriate League play NCSL
  • Exposure to all positions
  • Introduction to video analysis
  • All home games are recorded

U11-U12

9v9

Emphasis for the next level is on implementation of tactical shape and formation with a focus on possession based team play.

  • Appropriate League play NCSL
  • Exposure to all positions
  • Monthly video analysis
  • All home games are recorded

U13-U15

11v11

As players move to the full field, emphasis is on game understanding and position-based play.

  • Appropriate League play NCSL & EDP
  • Position Specialization
  • Monthly video analysis & player data collection
  • All home games are recorded

U16-U19

11v11

In the U16 to U19 age group players enter the most competitive stage of their youth soccer career. The focus in those age groups is to advanced tactical development, refinement of technical ability as well as developing a winning mentality as players get ready for the next stage as college or professional player.

  • Appropriate League play NCSL & EDP
  • College Preparation & Recruitment
  • Bi-weekly video and player data analysis
  • Majority of games are recorded