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Laws of the Game

From IFAB/FIFA and US Youth Soccer’s Policy on Players and Playing Rules

Documents and Links:

  • US Youth Policy on Players and Playing Rules
  • IFAB Laws of the Game
  • ​Small-Sided Games Rules

Below is a reference to Rule 303: Length of Games, Overtime Periods and Ball Specifications and Rule 303’s application in Montana Youth Soccer activities

Section 1. (a) Except as provided by US Youth Soccer and its State Associations, the length of games, overtime periods and ball size for each age group is as follows:

Age Group
Competitive LevelGame Length
Overtime PeriodsSizeMYSA Roster Rules
6URecreational4 – 10′ QuartersNONE#3No more than 4 players, 3 strongly recommended; No GK
8URecreational4 – 10′ QuartersNONE#3No more than 5 players,
4 strongly recommended; No GK
10URecreational
Two 25′ HalvesNONE#4Team Roster: Unlimited
Game Roster: Maximum of 14
11U-12UAcademyTwo 30′ HalvesTwo 10′ Halves#4

Team Roster: Maximum of 18
Game Roster: Maximum of 18
13U-14UClassic, Select & Premier A & BTwo 35′ HalvesTwo 10′ Halves#5Team Roster: Maximum of 22
Game Roster: Maximum of 18
15U-19UClassic, Select & Premier BTwo 40′ Halves
*May be Shortened if Agreed Upon By Coaches Pregame
Two 15′ Halves#5Team Roster: Maximum of 22
Game Roster: Maximum of 18
15U-16UPremier ATwo 40′ HalvesTwo 15′ Halves#5Team Roster: Maximum of 22
Game Roster: Maximum of 18
17U-19U
Premier ATwo 45′ halves Two 15′ halves#5Team Roster: Maximum of 22
Game Roster: Maximum of 18

(b) In tournament play, if the game is still tied after overtime periods, FIFA “Kicks from the Penalty Mark” rules apply to determine the winner.

Section 2. (a) Except as provided by US Youth Soccer and its State Associations, the length of games and ball size for each age group shall be as follows:

Age GroupGame LengthSize
10UAs Modified Rules specify#4
8UAs Modified Rules specify#3
6UAs Modified Rules specify#3

(b) For the 10U, 8U, and 6U competitions, ties will stand.

Recommended Goal and Field Sizes

Age GroupGoal Size (in feet)Field Width 
Min. | Max. (in yards)
Field Length
Min. | Max. (in yards)
19U8’ x 24’50 | 100100 | 130
16U8’ x 24’50 | 100100 | 130
14U8’ x 24’50 | 100100 | 130
12U6’ x 18’ or 7′ x 21′45 | 5570 | 80
10U6’ x 18’ or 6′ x 12′35 | 4555 | 65
8U4’ x 6’ (or smaller)15 | 2525 | 35
6U4’ x 6’ (or smaller)15 | 2525 | 35
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