2026-2027 Age Group Update
February 26, 2026
Starting in 2026–2027, teams will move from Birth Year to School Year age groups — and here’s why:
Players stay with their classmates and friends Teams are more aligned socially and developmentally Competition becomes more balanced Schedules align better with the school calendar Less confusion around cutoff dates
The goal? A smoother, more consistent experience for players and families — and a better development pathway overall.
Change can feel big, but this one is designed to support the kids first. Suda Swarm is committed to creating a smooth and clear transition for all players. 🐝
DPL ➡️ GIRLS ACADEMY 🐝
An exciting time for our girls program at Suda!
Jada and Marlowe earned the opportunity to train in the Girls Academy Aspire environment at Swarm FC.
As our girls pathway continues to grow, opportunities like this are exactly what we want to see. We want players being challenged, developing in strong environments, and earning the chance to take the next step.
We are excited about what’s ahead for Jada and Marlowe, and even more excited about the direction of our girls program and the opportunities being created for our players.
The real player pathway keeps growing. 🐝
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@swarmfootballclub
@southernsocceracademyswarm
@the.dpl
@girlsacademyleague
#SudaSwarm #BeeTogether #SwarmTogether #GirlsSoccer
Aug 27
NAL ➡️ MLS NEXT 🐝
In just two weeks, Ethan Cabezas and Giovanni Estrada have earned opportunities to train in the MLS NEXT environment at Swarm FC, while continuing to compete with their NAL teams. Both are also members of the Swarm FC U17 National Team.
This is what the pathway is all about: creating opportunities, supporting development, and helping players take the next step when they’re ready.
We’re proud to support Ethan and Gio throughout this journey as they continue to grow and accomplish their dreams.
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@mlsnext
@swarmfootballclub
@southernsocceracademyswarm
#SudaSwarm #BeeTogether #SwarmTogether
Aug 19
