Field Sizes and Game Info
7U (4v4) Field Diagram 8U (5v5) Field Diagram
8U-10U (7v7) Field Diagram Buildout Line Explained
11U-12U (9v9) Field Diagram 13U-19U (11v11) Field Diagram
IFAB's Current "Rules of the Game" are the foundation for YSSL games. U.S. Soccer modifies specific rules relative to the game for youth players. The YSSL has additional rules to ensure safety, sportsmanship, consistency, and a fair competitive environment expected in a youth organized sport. Club Administrators, Team Officials, Players, Spectators, and Game Officials should know and abide by all rules that relate to them!
| AGE | FIELD LENGTH | FIELD WIDTH | GOAL SIZE(Must have a cross bar supported by 2 upright posts) | BALL | GAME TIME | OFFSIDE | KEEPER | SUBS | MAX ROSTER | MIN ROSTER | MIN ON FIELD |
| 7U (4v4) | 25-35 YDS | 15-25 YDS | 4X6 FT | 3 | 4X10 MIN | NO | NO | On the fly - No Permission | 14 | 4 | 4 |
| 8U (5v5) | 30-40 YDS | 25-35 YDS | 5X8 FT | 3 | 2X25 MIN | NO | YES | On the fly - No Permission | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 8U-10U (7v7) | 55-70 YDS | 40-55 YDS | 6X18 FT | 4 | 2X30 MIN | YES | YES | On the fly - No Permission | 14 | 5 | 5 |
| 11U-12U (9v9) | 75-90 YDS | 50-65 YDS | 7X21 FT | 4 | 2X35 MIN | YES | YES | On the fly - No Permission | 16 | 6 | 6 |
| 13U-14U (11v11) | 100-120 YDS | 60-80 YDS | 8X24 FT | 5 | 2X40 MIN | YES | YES | At Center Line with Permission | 30 / 18 | 7 | 7 |
| 15U - 19U (11v11) | 100-120 YDS | 60-80 YDS | 8X24 FT | 5 | 2X45 MIN | YES | YES | At Center Line with Permission | 30 /18 | 7 | 7 |
| AGE | PUNTING / DROP KICK | HEADING | ARS | CENTER CIRCLE RADIUS (This is the distance from the Center Spot to the outer edge of the circle) | GOAL BOX | PENALTY AREA | PENALTY SPOT (As measured from the outside edge of the goal line) | PENALTY ARC | FREE KICK DISTANCE |
| 7U (4v4) | NO | NO | NO | 4 YDS | 5X11 YDS | NONE | NONE | NONE | 4 YDS |
| 8U (5v5) | NO | NO | NO | 4 YDS | 6X15 YDS | NONE | NONE | NONE | 4 YDS |
| 8U-10U (7v7) | NO | NO | SUGGESTED | 6 YDS | 6X16 YDS | 12X28 YDS | 8 YDS | 6 YDS | 6 YDS |
| 11U-12U (9v9) | YES |
11U - NO 12U - YES |
SUGGESTED | 8YDS | 6X20 YDS | 14X36 YDS | 10 YDS | 8 YDS | 8 YDS |
| 13U-14U (11v11) | YES | YES | MANDATORY | 10 YDS | 6X20 YDS | 18X44 YDS | 12 YDS | 10 YDS | 10 YDS |
| 15U - 19U (11v11) | YES | YES | MANDATORY | 10 YDS | 6X20 YDS | 18X44 YDS | 12 YDS | 10 YDS | 10 YDS |
last updated: 08/28/25 10:01am