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.

spectators