Fall Recreational Game Structure

WHYSA game structure for the Fall Recreational Program, taken from the US Soccer Federation Pocket Guide standards chart:

Age GroupPlayers on FieldBall SizeTimeFree Kicks & Offsides
Under 4 years of age4 v 4, no goalie36 minutes quartersall indirect kicks, no offsides
U6 (2018-2019 birth years)4 v 4, no goalie310 minutes quartersall indirect kicks, no offsides
U8 (2016-2017 birth years)4 v 4, no goalie310 minutes quartersall indirect kicks, no offsides
U10 (2014-2015 birth years)7 v 7, with goalie425 halvesdirect or indirect kicks, with offsides
U12 (2012-2013 birth years)9 v 9, with goalie430 halvesdirect or indirect kicks, with offsides
U15 (2009-2011 birth years)11 v 11 with goalie535 halvesdirect or indirect kicks, with offsides

Additional game structure notes:

  • Substitution at any stoppage or referee's discretion
  • Kick off must be touched by another player
  • Referees will be provided for U8 and older (based on availability)
  • Coaches will referee U4 and U6