At Juventus Academy Los Angeles , the goal has never been limited to creating great soccer players. The real mission is to help young athletes become confident, disciplined, and globally minded individuals who are prepared for whatever future they choose, on or off the field. Sometimes that future includes professional opportunities. Sometimes it leads to elite universities. Often, it opens doors that families never even knew existed. The story you are about to read is a perfect example of...

Overview: What’s Changing For the 2026-27 soccer season, US Club Soccer, along with US Youth Soccer and AYSO, is moving away from the traditional January 1 – December 31 birth-year system to an August 1 – July 31 seasonal cutoff. This means a player’s official age group will be determined by where their birthdate falls in that August-to-July range, rather than simply by calendar year. This change goes into effect starting Fall 2026 for team registrations and competitive play. The 2025-26...

As Head Coach of Juventus Academy Los Angeles , one of the questions I hear most often from parents is: “What is the best age to join a...