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Small Sided Soccer

US Youth Soccer Rules of Play
 The official FIFA Laws of the Game

Questions regarding Small Sided Soccer should be directed to Executive Director, Yvonne Bennett or State Director of Coaching, Jim Launder.

Small Sided Soccer - U6 (3v3)

GoalKeeper: No

Field Yards

  • Length (Min. 20/Max. 30)
  • Width (Min. 15/Max. 25)

Goals: 4' x 6'

Roster Max: Determined by Districts
(Up to 6 for single roster or 10 for side-by-side format)

Game Time: 4 x 8 minute quarters

Offside: No

Ball Size: #3

Center Referees: Parent

Assistant Referees: None

Small Sided Soccer - U8 (4v4)

GoalKeeper: No

Field Yards

  • Length (Min. 25/Max. 35)
  • Width (Min. 20/Max. 30)

Goals: 4' x 6'

Roster Max: Determined by Districts
(Up to 8 for single roster or 11/12 for side-by-side format)

Game Time: 4 x 12 minute quarters

Offside: No

Ball Size: #3

Center Referees: Parent

Assistant Referees: None

Small Sided Soccer - U10 (6v6)

GoalKeeper: 5 + GK

Field Yards

  • Length (Min. 45/Max. 60)
  • Width (Min. 35/Max. 45)

Goals: 6' x 18' min. / 7' x 21' max.

Roster Max: Determined by Districts
(Up to 11 recommended for single roster or up to 18 for side-by-side format)

Game Time: 2 x 25 minute halves

Offside: No

Ball Size: #4

Center Referees: $10.00

Assistant Referees: $5.00

Small Sided Soccer - U12 (8v8)

GoalKeeper: 7 + GK

Field Yards

  • Length (Min. 70/Max. 80)
  • Width (Min. 45/Max. 55)

Goals: 6' x 18' min. / 7' x 21' max.

Roster Max: Min. 8 / Max. 14

Game Time: 2 x 30 minute halves

Offside: Yes

Ball Size: #4

Center Referees: $20.00

Assistant Referees: $10.00