13U-19U Game Rules
Crew of 3 Referees, 1 Center Referee and 2 Assistant Referees. If only two referees are present, there should be one referee and one Assistant Referee.
Referees
Field Players
11v11 including goalkeepers
roster size
Maximum of 18 active players per game
Minimum of 13 primary players
CLUB PASS & SECONDARY PLAYERS
Club pass and secondary players are allowed on a team’s roster if needed
Game day rosters are necessary to bring to each game and give to the opposing team/referee during check in. All Player’s/Coaches must be listed on the roster or have laminated USYS cards to be allowed in the coaching/technical area.
game rosters
ball
Size 5. Home team to provide a suitable game ball.
substitutions
Unlimited substitutions at any stoppage, with the permission of the referee
13-14U: Two 35 minutes Halves
15-16U: Two 40 minute Halves
17U-19U: Two 45 Minute Halves
game length
13U-14U: Recommended: 65 x 100 yds
Width minimum 62, maximum 68, Length minimum 100, maximum 110
15U-19U: Recommended: 75 x 110 yds
Width minimum 70, maximum 80, Length minimum 105, maximum 120
Center circle radius 10 yds
Penalty area 18 yds
field size
goal size
8x24 feet
offsides
Follow IFAB Laws of the Game.
Fouls & penalties
Follow IFAB Laws of the Game.
Penalty Kicks
Follow IFAB Laws of the Game. 12 Yards from goal line.
No jewelry of any kind is allowed. This includes taping of piercings of a player’s ears.
The only exceptions for “jewelry” are Medic Alert bracelets and religious items specifically required by the wearer’s religion.
jewelry
NYSL asks that team spectators sit directly across from their team benches on opposites sides (touch lines) of the field. Spectators/teams should be at least 15 feet back of the touch lines. No Spectators should be behind the goal lines or goals.