Dear Breaker Families,

We want to inform you of an important upcoming change to our age group structure at Oceanside Breakers. Beginning this fall, we will start transitioning to the new U.S. Soccer Age Group Matrix, shifting from a birth year grouping to a school-year-based.

To support a smooth and positive experience for all players, this change will be implemented in phases.

Please note that this transition is not optional. As an affiliate of U.S. Soccer and U.S. Youth Soccer (USYS), Oceanside Breakers must comply with their updated policies and guidelines. Our players are registered through both US Club Soccer (for traveling recreation and most competitive teams) and USYS (for E64 and non-traveling recreation teams). All of these organizations—including AYSO, USL Super Y, and others—are governed by U.S. Soccer and are required to adopt these standards.

We understand that this shift may affect players who have become accustomed to playing with specific teammates. We truly appreciate your flexibility and support as we make these adjustments in the best interest of our program’s long-term growth and player development.

Thank you for being a part of the Breakers family.

Here’s how the rollout will happen:

🔹 Phase I:

  • Fall 2025 Recreational season will implement the new age group matrix.
  • Winter 2025 All-Stars will also follow the new matrix.

🔹 Phase II:

  • Competitive Tryouts (Youngers Phase I) for U-8 and U-9 (2025/26 season) will use the new matrix.

🔹 Phase III:

  • Competitive Tryouts (Youngers Phase II) for U-10 through U-14 (2025/26 season) will also transition to the new matrix.

🔹 Phase IV:

  • Spring 2026 Recreational season will follow the new matrix.

🔹 Phase V:

  • Older Competitive teams will hold tryouts and form teams using the new matrix.

We’re committed to supporting our players, families, and coaches throughout this process. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for being part of the Breakers family! —

 

USYS (US Youth Soccer), US Club Soccer, and AYSO are transitioning to a school year-based age group formation cycle, starting with the 2026-2027 season. This change will align age groups with the school year, typically running from September 1st to August 31st, rather than the current
birth-year based system. This shift aims to align youth soccer more closely with the school schedule, potentially improving player cohesion and development. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

  • The Change:

    U.S. Soccer has empowered member organizations to make their own registration choices for leagues and competitions. USYS, US Club Soccer, and AYSO have opted to revert to a school year-based age group formation cycle. 

  • Timing:

    This change will be implemented starting with the 2026-2027 season, and the age group formation cycle will run from September 1st to August 31st. 

  • Rationale:

The shift to a school year-based system aims to address several issues with the current birth-year system. 

  • Improved Cohesion: Aligning age groups with school grades will help players stay with their peers and improve team chemistry, as they may be more likely to know each other from school. 
  • Smoother Development: Players may be less likely to be "aged up" due to the birth-year cutoff, allowing for more appropriate development opportunities. 
  • Increased Retention: Players may be less likely to leave soccer due to team disruptions caused by the birth-year system, which could lead to increased player retention. 

 

 

 

 

Our Recreational Program is open during the Fall and Spring seasons. Ages from 4 to 18, No experience or tryout required.  Check Registration tab for current availability. 

FALL SEASON  GENERAL TIMELINE) 

April & May : Early Bird Registration may open.

June: Teams are forming, Coaches are being recruited, parent meeting. 

July: Several meetings will begin, for coaches and team managers, you will be notified via email. Some Sunday practices may begin Late July . Coach and team information to be posted on your Breakers TeamSideline account and app.

August: Practices will begin 2nd week of August  and Games will start last week of August  (if city permits ) Schedules posted Online and Via Breakers Teamsideline site/APP

September: Games resume. Labor Day weekend no practices or games.

October: Games until last week of October

Practices for Division 6(U7-U8)and 7(U5- U6) will be one day a week Monday through Thursday either 4:25 to 5:25 or 5:30 to 6:30. Practices location will be SoCal Sports Complex. 

 Practices for Division 5(U9-U10),4(U11-U12),3(U13-U14),2(U15-U16),1(U17-U19) will practice 2 times ( a 3rd for older teams) a week, either Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday , 4:45 to 6:00 or 6:05-7:15 pm, older teams may practice 7:20-8:45, coaches may have the option to choose days and time. (players, parents cannot request practice days or times) practices location will be either Mance Buchanon Park or SoCal Sports Complex or city parks.

 Games for all divisions  will be played at Mance Buchanon Park or SoCal Sports Complex and could be scheduled from 8 am to 4 pm Saturdays with up to 2 Sunday or Friday evening games, during season (Division 1 and 2 may travel) 


 SPRING RECREATIONAL SEASON

December and January: Teams are forming, Coaches are being recruited, parent meeting (will be notified via email)
February: Several meetings will begin, coaches and team managers meetings (see calendar for exact dates) you will be notified via email. Families will be contacted for more information by their coach, after the coaches’ meeting.   
March: Weekend Practices will begin, and Games will start 2nd weekend of March   
April: Games until last weekend of April or 1st weekend of May no games Easter weekend    

Practices for Division 6(U7-U8) and 7(U5- U6)will be one day a week Monday through Thursday either 4:20 to 5:20 or 5:30 to 6:30. The practice location will be SoCal Sports Complex.   

Practice’s location for Division 5(U9-U10),4(U11-U12),3(U13-U14),2(U15-U18),will be either Mance Buchanon Park or SoCal Sports Complex.  Practices will be 3 times a week, either Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, 4:45 to 6:00 or 6:05-7:15 pm, older teams may practice at 7:20-8:45 coaches may have the option to choose days and time. (players, parents cannot request practice days or times or coaches) 

Games for all divisions will be played at Mance Buchanon Park and could be scheduled from 8 am to 6 pm on Saturdays with up to 2 Sunday or Friday evening games during the season. Dates to consider for the 8-game season: Practices for divisions 5,4,3,2 will start Saturdays 1st week of March (Division 5 will have a goalkeeper camp last week of February(date may change)Game Dates for Spring 2nd weekend of March last weekend of April or 1st weekend of May, Easter break no games.