
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 the Executive Director or State Director of Coaching, Jim Launder.
Small Sided Soccer - U6 (3v3)
GoalKeeper: No
Field Yards
Length (Minimum 20 / Maximum 30)
Width (Minimum 15 / Maximum 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 (Minimum 25 / Maximum 35)
Width (Minimum 20 / Maximum 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 (Minimum 45 / Maximum 60)
Width (Minimum 35 / Maximum 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 (Minimum 70 / Maximum 80)
Width (Minimum 45 / Maximum 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
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