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Youth soccer reference

Youth soccer
statistics.

Current U.S. participation, youth sports and physical activity figures for parents, coaches, writers and community organizations.

Updated September 10, 2026

Numbers worth
keeping handy.

This reference brings together the latest useful public figures around youth soccer participation, youth sports access and daily activity. Every number links to its original source and includes the source date.

Soccer figures come from the most recent national high school participation survey. Broader youth sports figures are clearly labeled so readers can use each number in the right context.

At a glance

U.S. youth soccer
and sports data.

How to read the numbers

Participation is
only one part
of the picture.

High school participation is a useful measure of the organized game, but it does not count every player in recreational leagues, travel programs or community settings. The broader youth sports numbers show the environment families are navigating beyond soccer alone.

For families, the most useful takeaway is not a single benchmark. It is the need to make choices that fit a player’s stage, schedule, recovery and enjoyment of the game. Iconz Elite is built to add meaningful development alongside a player’s existing club experience.

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Sources and methodology

Built for
clear citation.

Figures are taken directly from public reports by national sport and health organizations. This page does not estimate missing data or treat youth sports totals as soccer-only figures.

Last reviewed: September 10, 2026. The next routine review is planned for October 2026, or sooner when a core source releases new information.

National Federation of State High School Associations2024-25 High School Athletics Participation Survey, 2024-25 school year↗The Aspen Institute Project PlayU.S. youth sports participation findings, 2024 data, published May 5, 2026↗U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesPhysical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition, 2018↗

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Iconz Elite. “Youth Soccer Statistics: U.S. Participation and Activity Data.” Updated September 10, 2026. https://iconzelite.com/youth-soccer-statistics