Big changes are coming to U.S. youth soccer. In this episode of Touchline Talk by Soccerspective, host Brandon Faust breaks down the highly debated shift from birth-year to school-year age groupings set to roll out in the 2026-27 season.We explore:⚽ The 2017 move to birth-year groupings — why it happened🌍 How other countries structure their youth systems📅 What the new flexible policy means for clubs, coaches, and parents✅ Pros like better social cohesion, retention, and developmental alignment⚠️ Cons like transition confusion and competitive disruption📣 What clubs and directors of coaching (DOCs) should be doing right nowFeaturing expert insights and quotes from John O'Sullivan (Changing the Game Project) and Tab Ramos (U.S. Soccer), this episode equips you with everything you need to know about one of the most impactful youth soccer policy shifts in recent years.👉 Like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments: Should the U.S. go back to school-year age groups?#YouthSoccer #USSoccer #TouchlineTalk #Soccerspective #Coaching #YouthSports #SoccerDevelopment #USClubSoccer #AYSO #USYouthSoccer #youthsoccercoaches #soccercoach🙌 Thanks to Our Affiliate Sponsor!⚽ Total Football AnalysisGet 30% off your subscription with code SCS30👉 https://totalfootballanalysis.com

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