Soccer Rules by Level
Rules change as kids move up. This section covers the key differences at each level.
🟢 YouthAges 5–12. Smaller fields, shorter games, modified rules. 🟡 Middle SchoolAges 11–14. Transition to larger fields and more complex rules. 🟠 High SchoolFull-size fields and regulation rules. 🔵 College (NCAA)NCAA rules, recruiting implications, scholarship info. 🔴 ProfessionalThe version your kid sees on TV — and how it differs from what they play.