Games Played 9v9

Law 1. The Field of Play

• • The dimensions of the field shall be at a maximum 55 yds wide by 80 yds long.
  • The goal area shall be two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line extending 5 yds into the field of play. These lines are joined by a line parallel with the goal line and 8 yds from the center of the goal line.
  • The penalty area shall be two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line extending 14 yds into the field of play. These lines are joined by a line parallel with the goal line and 18 yds from the center of the goal line. Within each penalty area a penalty mark is made 10 yds from the midpoint between the goalposts. An arc of a circle with a radius of 8 yds from each penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area.
  • The center mark has a circle with a radius of 8 yds enclosing it.
  • Goals shall be 7 ft. X 21 ft. However 6 ft X 18 ft maybe used.

Law 2. The Ball

• The ball shall be a size 4 to be provided by the home team.

Law 3. The Players

• Two teams play a match, each having not more than 9 players one of whom is the goalkeeper.
• Game may not start or continue if there are less than 6 players on a team.
• Substitutions can be made at any stoppage in play and are unlimited.

Law 4. The Players Equipment

• Shall conform to IFAB.

Law 5. The Referee

• MUSC shall provide a licensed referee at a level of Grassroots or above.

Law 6. The Other Match Officials 

• MUSC will attempt to assign Assistant Referees (AR’s) to all matches. In the event that they are unable to, the referee may ask the assistance of the coaches to get a parent to substitute for an AR. These “club AR’s” are to assist in calling out of bounds calls only.

Law 7. The Duration of the Match

• Shall consist of the match being divided into 2 equal halves of 30 minutes each. There shall be a half-time interval of 10 minutes.
• In situations where a winner needs to be determined and the need for over time exists. The overtime shall consist of 2-8 minute periods.
• If after this overtime there is still no winner, follow IFAB’s Kicks from the Penalty Mark.

Law 8. The Start and Restart of Play

• Shall conform to IFAB, with the exception of the opponents being 8 yards from the ball until played.

Law 9. The Ball In and Out of Play

• Shall conform to IFAB.

Law 10. Determining the Outcome of a Match

• Shall conform to IFAB, with the notes in Law 7 above.

Law 11. Offside

• Shall conform to IFAB.

Law 12. Fouls and Misconduct

• Shall conform to IFAB.
• There shall be no slide tackling in this age group. If this offense occurs the result is an indirect kick for the opposing team.

Law 13. Free Kicks

• Shall conform to IFAB, with the exception of the opponents being 8 yards from the ball until played.

Law 14. The Penalty Kick

• Shall conform to IFAB with the exceptions that the penalty mark is 10 yards and that players other than the kicker and defending goalkeeper are at least 8 yards from the penalty mark.

Law 15. The Throw-In

• Shall conform to IFAB.

Law 16. The Goal Kick

• Shall conform to IFAB.

Law 17. The Corner Kick

• Shall conform to IFAB, with the exception that opponents remain 8 yards from the ball until played.