State of Youth Soccer Costs 2027-2028
Going into the 2027-2028 season, the median estimated annual cost of club soccer is $4,526, across 87 clubs in 27 states that publish their fees. Eight in ten clubs fall between $275 and $9,662 a year once travel, tournaments, uniforms and gear are added to dues.
Figures frozen on September 4, 2026; 24% of fee rows had been verified in the previous 90 days. The live page moves with the data; this one does not.
modeled midpoint, priced clubs
10th to 90th percentile of club midpoints
of 308 published
24% verified in 90 days
When tryouts happen this season
- January–FebruaryCalifornia · ECNL (Southern California)
- January–FebruaryCalifornia · Girls Academy (Southern California)
- JanuaryCalifornia · AYSO Extra (Southern California)
- May–JuneMost clubs, most states
Windows parents have confirmed to us, not a rule book; leagues and clubs vary.
By state
| State | Clubs | Priced | Median / year | Range of midpoints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 65 | 27 | $8,625 | $275 – $13,796 |
| Texas | 30 | 8 | $4,329 | $275 – $7,601 |
| Florida | 26 | 6 | $3,868 | $275 – $5,350 |
| Georgia | 13 | 4 | $2,465 | $275 – $7,332 |
| Virginia | 15 | 4 | $8,513 | $3,970 – $9,175 |
| Arizona | 9 | 3 | $4,996 | $3,675 – $9,330 |
| Kansas | 4 | 3 | $3,826 | $275 – $4,406 |
| New York | 19 | 3 | $275 | $275 – $2,708 |
| Ohio | 8 | 3 | $275 | $275 – $5,935 |
| Washington | 4 | 3 | $6,316 | $275 – $11,238 |
| Colorado | 4 | 2 | $6,812 | $4,077 – $6,812 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | 2 | $1,088 | $275 – $1,088 |
| Illinois | 5 | 2 | $6,748 | $3,660 – $6,748 |
| Maryland | 6 | 2 | $12,265 | $2,410 – $12,265 |
| Oregon | 4 | 2 | $6,716 | $775 – $6,716 |
| Utah | 6 | 2 | $3,045 | $275 – $3,045 |
| Alabama | 3 | 1 | $1,602 | $1,602 – $1,602 |
| Connecticut | 4 | 1 | $3,556 | $3,556 – $3,556 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 1 | $610 | $610 – $610 |
| Indiana | 4 | 1 | $708 | $708 – $708 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | 1 | $275 | $275 – $275 |
| Minnesota | 4 | 1 | $2,732 | $2,732 – $2,732 |
| New Jersey | 11 | 1 | $8,627 | $8,627 – $8,627 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | 1 | $275 | $275 – $275 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 1 | $699 | $699 – $699 |
| Tennessee | 4 | 1 | $5,457 | $5,457 – $5,457 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | 1 | $4,955 | $4,955 – $4,955 |
| Arkansas | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Delaware | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Iowa | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Kentucky | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Louisiana | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Michigan | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Missouri | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Nebraska | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Nevada | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| North Carolina | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| South Carolina | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| South Dakota | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Vermont | 1 | 0 | — | — |
By league
- ECNL$6,812median · 37 priced
- Girls Academy$5,722median · 1 priced
- ECNL Regional League$5,457median · 2 priced
- USYS National League$4,260median · 1 priced
- US Club Soccer$3,970median · 7 priced
- MLS NEXT$2,410median · 38 priced
Editions
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- September 2026 · $4,526
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