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Field Info

 U6 U7U8U9U10U11U12
Field Size (Yards)L 25-35
W 15-25
L 25-35
W 15-25
 L 25-35
W 15-25
L 55-65
W 35-45
L 55-65
W 35-45
L 70-80
W 45-55
L 70-80
W 45-55
Maximum Goal Size (feet)Height 4 Width 6Height 4 Width 6Height 4 Width 6Height 6.5 Width 18.5Height 6.5 Width 18.5Height 7 Width 21Height 7 Width 21
Ball Size3334444
Players4v4 No GK4v4 No GK4v4 No GK7v77v79v99v9
Game time (mins)4×104×104×102×252×252×302×30
OffsideNoNoNoYesYesYesYes

The field sizes for U6 to U12 are the recommended guidelines based on the US Youth Soccer Modified Rules for U6 to U12 Play. For complete information, go to www.usyouthsoccer.org. Each league may vary by age group.

Ball Size:

  • U8: Size 3
  • U9-U12 : Size 4
  • U13 & Older: Size 5.

Surface: See Law 1 of FIFA Rules Of The Game

Goals: Refer to the goal sizes listed above. Posts and cross bars should be four inches wide, and the net should be secured to the posts and cross bar. For information on how to properly anchor a soccer goal, review the Guidelines for Movable Soccer Goal Safety.

Markings: See Law 1 of FIFA Rules Of The Game

Equipment: Regulation corner flags, posts and midfield markers should be used.

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