Understanding U.S. Soccer’s New Age Group Reclassification
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For those of you who missed our recent Town Hall to discuss the age group reclassification this podcast episode highlights the main points from our Sporting Director, Rob Klatte and Operations Director, Dan Kapsalis. Starting in the summer of 2026, U.S. Soccer is making a major shift that will impact youth soccer across the country, which includes families at Union FC Indy. In this episode, we break down the move to a school-year based age group model being adopted by US Youth Soccer and Indiana Soccer, and what it means specifically for Union FC Indy families.We cover:⚽ Why U.S. Soccer is moving away from birth-year age groups📈 The goal of increasing participation through middle school and high school years🗓️ What to expect heading into Union FC Indy tryouts in June 2026As a member of US Youth Soccer and Indiana Soccer, Union FC Indy will fully adopt this new structure beginning in 2026–27. This is a significant change—but one designed with the intention to better serve players, families, and long-term development.🎧 Tune in to get clarity, context, and confidence as we navigate this transition together. 👉 Have questions after listening? Visit our website page https://www.unionfcindy.org/agegroup and contact information is available to reach out to our staff team.
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