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Rules
How Youth Soccer Rules Differ from the Pros
March 26, 2026
How Youth Soccer Rules Differ from the Pros Novice parents will start to notice the youth‑specific tweaks to the normal (pro/FIFA) game: field size/players, substitutions and playing time, offsides/build‑out, heading, goal kicks and keeper rules, and safety/fouls. Field size, team size, and game length Younger ages play on smaller fields with fewer players (3v3, 4v4, […]
U8–U10 Recreational Soccer: Quick Rules Primer for Parents
April 10, 2026
U8–U10 Recreational Soccer: Quick Rules Primer for Parents New to the game? This guide explains the basics so you can follow games and support your player. Local leagues may tweak details, but this is the usual framework for U8–U10 small‑sided rec soccer. Game Setup Small‑sided teams (typically 6v6 or 7v7 including a goalkeeper) on a […]
Youth Soccer Rules: U11–U13 Travel
April 13, 2026
Youth Soccer Rules: U11–U13 Travel Soccer (Parent Guide) Understanding the game as your player moves to competitive small-sided and full-sided soccer Game Format Travel teams at this age typically play 9v9 (9 players per side including goalkeeper) on a mid-sized field, roughly 70–80 yards long by 45–55 yards wide. Some U13 programs transition to full […]
Youth Soccer Rules for Parents: U14–U18 Travel
April 16, 2026
U14-U18 Travel Soccer: Youth Soccer Rules for Parents Understanding full-sided competitive soccer and the transition to adult rules. Game Format At U14 and above, teams play 11v11 (11 players per side including goalkeeper) on a full-sized field, approximately 110–120 yards long by 70–80 yards wide. Games consist of two halves: U14–U15: Two 35-minute halves […]
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