New for Fall 2026: This fall, we are trying a new format for our youngest divisions, U5/U6.  The U5/U6 small-sided format is designed to create a better experience for young players. By using 8 fields inside one full-size field, organizing players into 16 flexible
pods across two sessions, and encouraging immediate play as players arrive, the league can create a more active and development-focused environment.  The default game format will be 3v3. The league will only use 4v4 when all 8 fields are
in use and numbers require it.  This format gives players more opportunities to touch the ball, make decisions, score
goals, defend, and build confidence. It also gives coaches a simple structure that supports both game days and practice days while keeping the focus where it belongs: on the players.

Age Divisions: KYSA, along with US Youth Soccer, AYSO and US Club Soccer, will return to an age group formation based on Aug. 1-July 31 (School Year), rather than Jan. 1-Dec. 31 (Birth Year), effective for the 2026-27 registration season beginning this coming Fall.

U5 Aug. 1, 2021-July 31, 2023 (If your child is born Aug. 1, 2021- July 31, 2022, you will have a choice to play U5 or U6 while spots are available.)

U6 Aug. 1, 2020-July 31, 2022

U8 Aug. 1, 2018-July 31, 2020

U10 Aug. 1, 2016-July 31, 2018

U12 Aug. 1, 2014-July 31, 2016

U14 Aug. 1, 2012-July 31, 2014

Fall Season Calendar: Games are every Saturday and Sunday for U8 and older beginning Sept. 12th- Oct. 31st.  We will take two weekends off during Fall Break.  U5/U6 will play one game a weekend on either Saturday or Sunday.  U6 and older will have one practice day a week throughout the season, beginning the week of Aug. 24th.

New for Spring 2026: After hearing feedback from our community, DCYSA is excited to introduce a U14 Mixed Division and a U15 Girls Division, replacing the current U15 Mixed Division. This change is intended to provide a better overall experience for our players. DCYSA will also continue to offer a U19 / High School Division for players who have aged beyond the U14 age group.  Please note U15 girls and U19 are ONLY offered in the Spring season.