Challenger Recreation Registration Is Now Open!

Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 Season

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New Age Group Format Starting This Season

Beginning with the Fall 2026 season, US Youth Soccer has updated how age groups are determined.

Age groups are now based on a fixed August 1 – July 31 birth year cycle. While this often aligns more closely with school grades, it is not strictly based on grade level.

Because of this change, some players may move up or down an age group compared to previous seasons.

To see exactly which age group your player falls into, please use our detailed guide and calculator:

Early Registration Discount

Register by May 17th and receive an automatic $10 early registration discount.

Registration Includes

  • A full uniform: team-colored jersey, shorts, and socks
  • A soccer ball
  • A fall season and a spring season
  • Access to extremely discounted summer soccer camps
  • Free specialty soccer skill clinics during the summer
  • Ability to request a buddy and/or a coach during registration

Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 Registration Info

  • Registration opens: April 27, 2026
  • Registration ends: June 26th at 11:59 PM
  • Waitlist begins: July 27th
  • A $15 late registration fee begins when the waitlist opens.
  • Registration is for both the fall and spring seasons.
  • Registration fees vary by age group due to referee fees.
  • Teams are formed over the summer.
  • Players will be contacted by their coach by late August.
  • Fall games begin after Labor Day on September 12th.
  • Spring season is a continuation of fall with the same teams and players.

Buddy Requests

When selecting buddies, please communicate with the other family first so they know to register as well. Buddy requests work best when both players are registered on time.

Summer Soccer Camp & Clinics

Registered players will have the option to sign up for a summer soccer camp for $85.00. This is a great value and is worth the price of registration.

Registered players will also have the option to attend free 1-hour specialty clinics during the summer, including topics such as goalkeeping, dribbling, and other soccer skills.

Good News on Pricing

After raising prices for the first time in years last year due to tariff-related costs, we were able to reduce prices by a few dollars this year.

⚠️ Important Registration Notice
Our automatic early bird discount is currently not working.
Please use promo code EB10off26 at checkout to receive your discount.