Soccer Foundation that has collected and redistributed over 900,000 pieces of soccer equipment to children in underserved communities since 2002. If the goal difference reaches 9 goals, coaches should discuss mixing up the squads and scrimmaging for any remaining game time.Passback is a program of the U.S. This policy allows a team that is trailing by 3 goals to add a player to the field beyond the normal squad size, and a team behind by 6 goals to add a second player. If a game becomes unbalanced and the score lopsided, coaches are encouraged to use the 3-goal policy. SYSA makes every effort to have balanced leagues with teams that have comparable skill levels. Recreational soccer is meant to be enjoyable. For older ages, a player cannot be guilty of an offside offense while in their half of the field for U9-U11, a player additionally cannot be guilty of an offside offense while on their side of the build-out line in the opponent’s half of the field.

The build-out line is also used as the limit of the scope for offside offenses for U9-U11. The goalkeeper does not have to wait for the opposition to retreat beyond the build-out line to take the goal kick or otherwise play the ball, and opposing players need not retreat further and may move up the field as soon as the goalkeeper has played the ball. At these ages, the goalkeeper is not allowed to punt or drop-kick the ball when they have it in their hands, but may release the ball at their own feet to dribble or pass it, or may throw it or roll it to a teammate. For goal kicks, and whenever the goalkeeper has the ball in hand, members of the opposing team must retreat behind the build-out line before the goalkeeper is required to play the ball, and must remain there until the ball is played. The build-out line for ages U7-U11 is a line established half-way between the midfield stripe and the penalty area on each half of the field. Hoods should not be worn, and should not be visible over the uniform shirt. Cold-weather gear may be worn under the uniform shirt, and appropriate sweatpants or leggings my be worn in place of shorts on cold days. Players may wear hats with soft brims (no baseball caps). Shin guards (must be completely covered by socks)Īppropriate footwear (metal cleats are NOT permitted)

The Laws of the Game require each player to wear:Ī shirt with sleeves (for U10 and above, each jersey should have a number that is unique on that team tape can be used if necessary to modify a number to achieve uniqueness) Soft ties or hair bands are permitted to restrain long hair, but cannot be worn on the wrist while playing.

Using tape to cover jewelry is not permitted. No exceptions are made for recently pierced ears or similar circumstances. For safety reasons, all items of jewelry (necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, leather bands, rubber bands, watches, hair barettes, etc.) are forbidden and must be removed before a player can enter the field.

Donate us soccer referee jerseys