CJSL Launches Player Placement Tool Ahead of USYS Age Group Transition
As we all know, U.S. Youth Soccer has announced a national transition from the current calendar-year (January 1 – December 31) age formation model to a school-year (August 1 – July 31) model, effective August 1, 2026.
To support clubs during this transition, CJSL has developed and launched a new resource:
CJSL Player Placement Tool
This tool was created to provide a clear, accurate, and reliable way for clubs to determine proper player age group placement under both the current and upcoming USYS models. As the August 2026 implementation approaches, this resource is designed to reduce confusion, prevent placement errors, and assist clubs in roster planning.
Access the tool:
https://www.cjslsoccer.com/playertool
Watch the video demonstration:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WL15q4hrHtBZlD9kTYvroGGB2ivvyRXu/view?usp=sharing
What the Tool Provides
Instant age group placement based on selected season
Ability to toggle between calendar-year and school-year models
Automatic separation of Boys and Girls
Player count totals per age group
Excel export for organized roster planning
CSV upload or manual player entry
For a full overview of the USYS age group transition and what it means for CJSL clubs, please visit:
https://www.cjslsoccer.com/resources/cjsl-20262027-age-group-transition
CJSL encourages all Club Administrators and Technical Directors to begin utilizing this resource as part of their planning process for current rosters, tryouts, and the upcoming August 2026 transition.
