7v7 Game Rules
Referees
One (1) referee
Field Players
7v7 including goalkeepers
roster size
18 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
Two 35 minutes halves
game length
Recommended: 50 x 75yds
Width minimum 45, maximum 55, Length minimum 70, maximum 80
Center circle radius 8yds
Penalty area 14 yds
field size
goal size
7x21 or 6x18 may be used
offsides
Follow IFAB Laws of the Game.
Goalies may throw or play the ball with their feet. Punting and/or drop kicking the ball is not allowed.
goalies
Fouls & penalties
Follow IFAB Laws of the Game.
Penalty Kicks
Follow IFAB Laws of the Game. 10 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.