Starting in the 2026–2027 season, soccer age groups will be based on an August 1–July 31 year instead of calendar birth year. This move helps most players be grouped with kids from their school grade, and reduces issues where some players get left without a team during the middle school to high school transitions. Because of this one-time reset, many players with August–December birthdays will stay in the same age group for one extra year, which is normal and expected. Age groups are still technically based on birth date, but McFarland Soccer Club will allow families to request to play up or down in certain situations, in particular to stay with players from their school grade. more information can be found here on our FAQ All requests must be submitted prior to registration using the club’s designated form. For questions see our FAQ or email info@mcfarlandsoccer.org .

McFarland Soccer Club's Annual General Meeting Announcement

Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association(WYSA) Coach course

Referee Training courses this April

All referee certifications are done through the US Soccer Learning Center. The NEW Referee course is comprised of online assignments / Referee Course Modules PLUS mandatory attendance at the 3-hour On-Field Training Session. New Referee Candidates must complete all online material before getting into a course and courses do fill up. candidates must be 13 or older to sign up in the Learning Center. Course Cost is $75.00 (if over 18 years old an additional $24.00 for 2-year background check). WisRef has partnered with the WYSA to offer a $40.00 reimbursement for those who successfully complete the 2026 requirements to be registered as a NEW Referee. The reimbursements will be processed during September. These are the closest options, there are several others: Middleton Aug 9 Oregon Aug 17 Milton Aug 24 https://Learning.ussoccer.com/referee

Youth Soccer Clinic with University of Wisconsin Athletes

McFarland's Fall Festival Tournament returns

Jake Sampson hired on as A DOC

Registration opens June 20th