Exeter United FC

Reminder for U11 and U12 boys and girls. Tryouts are next week. See schedule below. Links for registration are here as well. Your child's registration is the registration for tryouts as well. So, please register ASAP if you have not yet. We will give refunds for any players that don't end up playing in the fall:
https://system.gotsport.com/programs/2I4994748?reg_role=player

As mentioned in our post yesterday, we are going to share a series of messages over the next week to familiarize you with Exeter United FC, the programs we offer to any interested youth soccer players in our area and help you understand how to navigate these options to have your child participate in the beautiful game with our club.

Today we will be explaining AGE GROUPS for youth soccer and describing the big changes that will start with the 2026-27 season beginning this fall.

Age groups are and will continue to be determined based on a player’s Date of Birth. Prior to 2016, age groups were organized using the ‘school year’ model. That year, US Youth Soccer mandated that all youth soccer switch to organizing age groups by ‘birth year’ (from January 1st to December 31st). The use of birth year age groups was designed to help youth development and talent identification. The reality is that this was beneficial for only a very small percentage of players at the elite level of youth soccer in the US and had some negative, unintended consequences for many youth players playing both club and scholastically. Therefore, beginning this fall, US Youth Soccer has decided to return to SCHOOL YEAR age groups by applying August 1st as the date for age group cutoffs. Additional explanation can be found here: https://usclubsoccer.org/age-group-cut-off-update-for-2026-27-season

What does this mean for players interested in Exeter United FC programs? Nearly all teams will be impacted by this update. Beginning with the FALL 2026 season, players will be placed in school year age groups as shown in the chart above. This means players born before August 1st will move up to the next age group and players born before August 1st will return to the appropriate age group by remaining in the age group they were in this past year. Players are not being held back. This is a re-grouping so that players in club soccer can play with the same teammates they will begin junior high and high school with.

Exeter United FC is in full support of this return to age groups organized by SCHOOL YEAR (Aug 1- July 31). This will be applied to all PROGRAMS we offer (Intramural, Recreational Travel and Competitive Travel). We understand that many players may be disappointed to lose current teammates from this switch. But the only way to do this right and see the benefits this switch is going to provide is to implement this fully and equally across all players we serve.

Additional Notes regarding school year age groups:
++ Players will still transition to the next age group at the start of each FALL season. For example, a player in the U10 age group this fall will still be U10 for the SPRING 2027 season and will move up to the U11 age group in the FALL 2027 season.
++ Although not shown in the chart EUFC does offer our Intramural program for players in the U5 age group. This fall we will welcome players born on or after July 31, 2022.
++ Requests will be considered to have players play up an age group, but these will need to be limited to allow us to still effectively form team rosters and only for those players suited to do so developmentally.
++ EUFC is eager to welcome players U14 & older who are interested to just play and have fun. We are looking to field multiple teams for these older age groups on Recreational Travel teams in the Suburban Counties Soccer League (SCSL).

In case you missed it, be aware that registration is open for the FALL 2026 season for all players U9 (8/1/2017 – 7/31/2018) & older. Players in the U9 through U12 age groups must attend tryouts which begin on May 11th.
https://system.gotsport.com/programs/2I4994748

Over the next week we are going to share a series of messages to familiarize you with Exeter United FC, the programs we offer to any interested youth soccer players in our area and help you understand how to navigate these options to have your child participate in the beautiful game. These messages are intended to answer most, if not all your questions based on the most frequent questions we have seen repeatedly for years.
Today we will provide you with a description of the year-round PROGRAMS that Exeter United FC offers.

INTRAMURAL
EUFC provides an in-house Intramural soccer program for our youngest players in the Under-5 (U5) through Under-8 (U8) age groups. Players can choose from Intramural sessions in the FALL, WINTER (indoor), and the SPRING. We try to keep registration costs for these programs very low to encourage maximum participation. Our Intramural program focuses on development and basic skills in a fun and encouraging environment. The FALL season is our biggest season with individual teams and regularly scheduled games. The Intramural program is organized and administered by our U5/6 and U7/8 Coordinators who utilize volunteers to coach and lead during each of the three sessions throughout the year. All Intramural program activities are held on fields throughout Exeter Township, normally twice per week (Sundays only for WINTER). Uniforms/shirts are provided for each season and included in the registration fee.

RECREATIONAL TRAVEL
All players U9 or older joining EUFC will play in our Travel program. While all players in the U9 through U12 age groups attend tryouts, no players are ever ‘cut’ from our Recreational Travel program. Every child looking to play with EUFC will be placed on a team (as long as we have enough registered players to form one). We can normally accommodate players even if they are unable to attend tryouts.
Recreational Travel is offered during the FALL and SPRING seasons. Prior to each season team rosters are formed by our Travel Director (along with Committee recommendations). Rosters are built by grouping like-skilled players based upon tryout results and historical knowledge of players who previously played with EUFC. Each team is assigned a volunteer Head Coach and one or more Assistant Coaches among the parents of that team. Travel teams are more autonomous and managed/guided by our Travel Director.
Recreational Travel is designed for ALL skill/experience levels and welcomes players new to the game. These teams are placed in either the Reading-Berks Junior Soccer League (RBJSL) or the Suburban Counties Soccer League (SCSL). Typically, teams in the U9 through U13 age groups are placed in RBJSL which has 2-3 different competition levels we can match to the skill level of each team. SCSL gives us the opportunity to keep kids playing through U18 who just want to play/have fun but are not looking for competitive soccer. SCSL is dedicated to recreational level play (no scores/no records) for all and does not even permit players registered for competitive travel. Our SCSL teams are normally COED and have had great experiences over the last 5-6 years we have been involved with this league. EUFC is eager to find more boys & girls in the U14 to U18 age groups looking to have fun and just keep playing the game.
Recreational Travel teams practice twice per week on school or municipal fields throughout Exeter Township. Home games for these leagues are also held on these same fields. Away games are primarily in the Berks Co. area for RBJSL and Berks/Montgomery Co. area for SCSL and should rarely if ever exceed 60 minutes.
EUFC Recreational Travel registration fees are kept low relative to other similar grassroots clubs in our area but are higher than our Intramural program to cover league and referee fees associated with Travel teams. Also, Recreational Travel players must purchase a Capelli uniform kit separately from registration. These uniforms are then used over multiple Travel seasons until outgrown, lost or we introduce a new design (occurs every 3 years).
Recreational Travel teams are permitted to play in TOURNAMENTS but only if the individual coach/team wishes to do so. All costs associated with this would need to be covered by the team. Tournaments are available but can be limited for teams at this competitive level.

COMPETITIVE TRAVEL
Selected players U9 or older in EUFC will be invited to play in our Competitive Travel program. This program is designed for our more skilled/dedicated players and intended to keep Exeter kids playing together longer with our club. EUFC will form Competitive Travel teams based upon our assessment of tryouts. We are not able to offer Competitive Travel for all age groups/genders. This will be dependent upon having enough players ready for this level of play and a coach with the appropriate knowledge/experience willing to manage a team under this program.
Competitive Travel is offered as a year-round program including a FALL league season, WINTER indoor training and possible league play, a SPRING league season, and multiple TOURNAMENTS. Competitive Travel with EUFC is our alternative to having skilled players from our area leave the club to join a local premier level club. While the cost for this program is higher than the Recreational Travel program, it is only about one quarter the cost of a premier club. More importantly, we can keep friends, neighbors, and classmate playing together longer while still developing in a more competitive environment. Eventually, this can benefit our soccer community when these boys & girls play for Exeter Junior High & High School.
EUFC places our Competitive Travel teams in leagues that offer premier-level competition such as EDP, the Central League, or Rock Spring League. The travel associated with these leagues is typically higher than Recreational Travel teams but not usually more than 60-90 minutes.
Competitive Travel players must purchase a Capelli uniform kit separately from registration which adds an alternate 3rd jersey helping to differentiate these teams/players. This again is used for multiple years.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS
**Summer Kick-arounds**: These are open scrimmage sessions offered free of charge for any registered Travel player; offered once per week every July.
**Annual Club Picnic**: Near the start of every FALL season, EUFC holds a free picnic for all members including food, activities and lots of fun. All FALL teams have professional photos taken which can be purchased at your choice.
**Camps/Clinics**: While we do not have a set schedule for these, our Board is always working to give our players additional development opportunities. We recently offered goalkeeper training over the winter, which saw more interest than we could accommodate. EUFC has also partnered with the Exeter HS Girls team to offer a 2-day camp this June for boys or girls entering 1st to 8th grades for just $40.

Finally, we wish to stress that we are always here to assist and answer your questions at any time. Email is the best way to do so, and email addresses for each of our Board members can be found on our website (exeterunitedfc.com) under the ‘About Us’ heading. Don’t worry if you’re not sure who to contact. All our Board members collaborate and will ensure you get an answer or get connected to the right person to answer your question.

Youth Soccer Club | Exeter United F.C. Exeter United F.C. is a youth travel and intramural soccer club offering training to the residents of Exeter Township.

We are happy to announce the Exeter High School Girls Soccer Youth Summer Camp Exeter HS Girls Soccer Boosters Club

Exeter High School Girls Soccer Youth Summer Camp
Join us for two evenings of fun, skill-building, and teamwork at the Exeter High School Girls Soccer Youth Summer Camp!
Dates: June 15–16, 2026 (Monday & Tuesday)
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Don Thomas Stadium, Exeter Township Senior High School
201 E. 37th St, Reading, PA 19606

This camp is open to boys and girls entering 1st–8th grade for the 2026–2027 school year. Players will have the opportunity to develop their soccer skills, learn from experienced coaches, and enjoy the game in a positive and supportive environment.
Cost: $40 (due by Monday, May 18, 2026) which includes a camp t-shirt

Payment Options:
Venmo: -Putt
Check: Payable to Exeter Girls Soccer Boosters
Mail to: 73 Scotland Drive, Reading, PA 19606

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/A7ie1no4G5VWgvpo9
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to grow your game and have fun this summer—we hope to see you on the field!

We have officially opened Fall 2026 Travel Soccer Registration. We will be sending out more information in the coming days/weeks, but the links for registration are here:

Coach Registration - https://system.gotsport.com/programs/3763U8635?reg_role=coach

Player Registration - https://system.gotsport.com/programs/2I4994748?reg_role=player

Information and timing for Fall 2026 Intramural will come out over the next few weeks. At this point, this sign up is strictly for the Fall 2026 Travel Program. The tryout schedule is below.

**Please note, USYS (US Youth Soccer) has changed the age/birth date range for all age groups to more closely resemble the school year. We will send more information about that shortly. In the meantime, please pay close attention to the age ranges below to make sure you are attending the correct tryout. Your child must try out with their correct age group. If you would like your child to have a chance to play up to one age group older, they must attend those tryouts as well. We will send a reminder about that between now and tryouts as well.

We are cancelling all intermural and goalkeeper session today, Sunday the 18th.

We have heard from multiple people concerned about the conditions. Any concerns or questions, just contact Jon at [email protected]

Is your child curious about playing goalkeeper? Starting this Sunday, Exeter United FC is offering a Goalkeeper-Only Discovery Program designed to introduce young players to the position. Players will be grouped by age/experience and coached through appropriate goalie drills.
You can Register Here: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/6894002G8?reg_role=player

THIS IS THE LAST CALL TO REGISTER FOR EXETER YOUTH SPRING TRAVEL SOCCER!

Player Registration:

https://system.gotsport.com/programs/12526I556?reg_role=player

If you are already taking part in the Elite Travel Program, please disregard this email and do not sign up, as you have already signed up and committed for the full year (Fall & Spring).

**If your child played travel in the Fall, this pertains to you. If your child played intramural in the Fall, please disregard.

EUFC Winter Intramural 2026 Registration Is Now Open!
Where and When?
Sessions will take place indoors at the Hillcrest Fieldhouse - 4401 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606
The program runs for eight weeks on Sundays, starting on January 5th and ending on February 22nd
U5 and U6 players - 12:15pm - 1:15pm
U7 and U8 players - 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Player Sign Up
https://system.gotsport.com/programs/7266C1283?reg_role=player

Volunteer Sign Up
https://system.gotsport.com/programs/22T238798?reg_role=coach

Congrats to the U9 EUFC Elite team for winning the Hempfield Tourney! Congrats Girls and Coaches!!!!