Seasonal Controls
Spring, 2025
Each season, team roster sizes determine how many players take the field for games in each age group. These seasonal controls apply to the Spring, 2025 soccer season, which have no changes from last Fall.
NOTE: These rules are subject to change. Attendance problems may cause these numbers to be modified on game day, so please be flexible with the officials and other coaches if a situation like that arises. Coaches usually prefer to be well-prepared with game day line-ups, but sometimes a little adaptability is necessary to get the kids out on the fields and get those games played.
| Ages | The Ball | Players | Substitution | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Size (3) | Up to 3 per side | At All Times | (2) 10-min periods |
| 5-6 | Size (3) | Up to 7 per side | At All Times | (2) 13-min periods |
| 7-8 | Size (3) | Up to 9 per side | NCAA[1] | (2) 20-min periods |
| 9-10 | Size (4) | Up to 9 per side | NCAA[1] | (2) 20-min periods |
| 11-13 | Size (5) | Up to 9 per side | NCAA[1] | (2) 30-min periods |
Please visit the Fouls and Misconduct page to learn about other age-specific rules.
[1] Download the NCAA 2024 and 2025 Soccer Rules (Check the “Download PDF (FREE)” box, then the “DOWNLOAD NOW” button.)