Uniform Number Selection Policy
Overview
This year, with the start of the new 2-year uniform cycle, we are updating our Uniform Number Selection Policy. In 2026, there will be a lot of player movement between teams due to the US Soccer national age group change from calendar year to school year. Our player count is growing and keeping uniform numbers unique across all teams in an age group is not always possible. We have also had many requests to “open up” opportunities for players to select more traditional, lower soccer numbers. Due to these changes and requests, the uniform number policy is changing.
Number Selection Process
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There will be 2 sets of numbers for a player to choose from. 0-30 and 31-99.
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0-30 WILL NOT be unique across the age group and can be used by all teams in the age group.
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Numbers 31-99 WILL be unique across the age group, and each number will only be used once across all teams.
Numbers 0-30
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Because this set of numbers is not unique across an age group, all players may choose a number in the 0-30 range if available on their team.
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Returning players will have priority to keep their previous number.
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This year, if two returning players have the same number, conflicts will be resolved with a conversation and if that doesn’t solve it, a coin toss will decide who gets the number. If there are more than 2 players in the conflict, then numbered paper drawn from a hat will determine the order of choice.
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Returning players wishing to change their number will not have priority.
Numbers 0-30
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Numbers 0-30 will be offered to all teams in the age group. By choosing a number in this range, it is understood that there is a much greater chance of a number conflict if a player moves to a different team within the 2-year uniform cycle.
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If a player moves teams and there is a number conflict with an existing player, the incoming player will have to change numbers regardless of how long each player has been with the club. This may result in the need to purchase a new uniform if a uniform swap is not possible.
Numbers 31-99
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Because this set of numbers will be unique across the age group, players who want numbers from this range will have to wait until all teams within their age group have completed their rosters to choose a number.
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Returning players will have priority to keep their previous number.
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This year, if two returning players have the same number, conflicts will be resolved with a conversation and if that doesn’t solve it, a coin toss will decide who gets the number. If there are more than 2 players in the conflict, then numbered paper drawn from a hat will determine the order of choice.
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Returning players wishing to change their number will not have priority.
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Choosing a number in the 31-99 range enables players to retain their uniform number, even if they move to a new team during the two-year uniform cycle.
Notes:
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Players will retain their number through the two-year uniform cycle if they remain on the same team.
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New players to the club will work with uniform coordinators to select a number that does not conflict with other team members (0-30) or from available numbers remaining in the age group (31-99). This applies to returning players as well who wish to change their number during any part of the uniform cycle.
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When unanticipated issues arise during the 2-year uniform cycle (e.g. guest playing opportunities), the club encourages families to work with team managers and uniform coordinators with all teams in their age group to coordinate borrowing, doing a jersey swap, etc. until the next uniform cycle.
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Each team will have a Uniform Coordinator working with the Club Uniform Coordinator that can assist you.