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Official Rules for Small Sided Games

In August of 2003, US Youth Soccer's State Associations approved changes to the Policy on Players and Playing Rules that will affect the game for players under age 12. Current US Youth Soccer policies require that Under-10 teams and younger play games with not more than eight players per side. Effective Sept. 1, this rule will detail age group specific playing numbers.

Official Modified Under-12 Playing Rules [Updated 5-1-09] (Although 11 a side play is permitted, US Youth Soccer strongly recommends the 8v8 Modified format.)
- U-12 Rules Addendum
- U-12 Appendix: (Field of Play) | (8v8 max) | (8v8 min)

Official Modified Under-10 Playing Rules [Updated 5-1-09]
- U-10 Rules Addendum
- U-10 Appendix: (Field of Play)

Official Modified Under-8 Playing Rules [Updated 5-6-11]
- U-8 Rules Addendum
- U-8 Appendix: (100x50) | (110x60) | (120x70) | (U-8 Field of Play)

Official Modified Under-6 Playing Rules [Updated 5-6-11]
- U-6 Rules Addendum
- U-6 Appendix: (100x50) | (110x60) | (120x70) | (U6 Field of Play) | (U-6 Dual Field)

FIFA Laws of the Game (Under-13 and Older)