Earn your ACE.
The standard is set. Are you ready to meet it? Tryouts and Open House run the first three weeks of June at Franksville Park. Every player gets a fair look.
Which group is my kid?
U.S. Youth Soccer changed to school-year age groups (Aug 1 – Jul 31) starting Fall 2026. Drop in your child’s birthday and we’ll tell you exactly where they belong.
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Academy Open House.
Come check out our club. No tryouts — a chance for players and parents to meet our coaches, learn about the club, and experience the ACE difference. Open to every player U10 and below.
Player checklist
- A ball
- Shin guards & cleats
- Plenty of water
- Parents welcome
Three steps. Simple.
Register online
Or on-site at tryouts. Free to attend.
Attend your age-group sessions
Players should attend all listed sessions if possible.
Offers go out
Sent the day after tryouts close. Accept to lock your spot.
All tryouts & practices at Franksville Park · 9614 Northwestern Ave, Franksville WI
Full chart.
U.S. Youth Soccer switched from calendar-year to school-year age groups starting the 2026/27 season. Soccer year runs August 1 – July 31.
| Grade (Fall 2026) | Age Group | Birthdate Range | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-K (age 4) | U5 | Aug 1, 2021 – Jul 31, 2022 | Academy · Open House |
| Kindergarten | U6 | Aug 1, 2020 – Jul 31, 2021 | Academy · Open House |
| 1st Grade | U7 | Aug 1, 2019 – Jul 31, 2020 | Academy · Open House |
| 2nd Grade | U8 | Aug 1, 2018 – Jul 31, 2019 | Academy · Open House |
| 3rd Grade | U9 | Aug 1, 2017 – Jul 31, 2018 | Academy · Open House |
| 4th Grade | U10 | Aug 1, 2016 – Jul 31, 2017 | Academy · Open House |
| 5th Grade | U11 | Aug 1, 2015 – Jul 31, 2016 | Select / Premier · Tryouts Jun 8–11 |
| 6th Grade | U12 | Aug 1, 2014 – Jul 31, 2015 | Select / Premier · Tryouts Jun 8–11 |
| 7th Grade | U13 | Aug 1, 2013 – Jul 31, 2014 | Select / Premier · Tryouts Jun 8–11 |
| 8th Grade | U14 | Aug 1, 2012 – Jul 31, 2013 | Select / Premier · Tryouts Jun 8–11 |
| 9th Grade | U15 | Aug 1, 2011 – Jul 31, 2012 | Select / Premier / National · Tryouts Jun 16–18 |
| 10th Grade | U16 | Aug 1, 2010 – Jul 31, 2011 | Select / Premier / National · Tryouts Jun 16–18 |
| 11th Grade | U17 | Aug 1, 2009 – Jul 31, 2010 | Select / Premier / National · Tryouts Jun 16–18 |
| 12th Grade | U18 | Aug 1, 2008 – Jul 31, 2009 | Select / Premier / National · Tryouts Jun 16–18 |
| 12th Grade | U19 | Aug 1, 2007 – Jul 31, 2008 | Select / Premier / National · Tryouts Jun 16–18 |
Note for 8th graders: birthdays before Aug 1, 2012 are U15 (tryouts June 16–18). Birthdays after Aug 1, 2012 are U14 (tryouts June 8–11). Same grade, different soccer years — the age calculator above will tell you exactly which.
What to bring.
A ball
Properly inflated, age-appropriate.
Shin guards
Required for all sessions.
Cleats
Grass field at Franksville.
Plenty of water
Bring more than you think.
Unable to attend a session? Contact Club President Oscar Toscano · otoscano@acesoccerclub.org