US Soccer Federation announces Player Development Initiatives
NMYSA Rules and Policies Regarding the US Soccer Federation
Concussion and Player Development Initiatives
The US Soccer Federation Board of Directors recently approved a “Small Sided Soccer” and “Birth Year” registration mandate. This 2016-17 best practices and 2017-2018 mandate applies to all USSF members, AYSO, US Club, SAY and US Youth Soccer. For more information,please see the below initiatives along with the FAQs.
US Soccer's Webpage on Player Development Initiatives (HERE)
Statement from NMYSA on the New Rules (HERE)
NMYSA's 2016 Game Formats & Age Groups Chart (HERE)
More information on Implementing the Build Out Line (HERE)
US Soccer Statement on Heading in Games (HERE)
Field Dimensions & Marking for Small-Sided Games (HERE)
US Soccer Minor Player Application Guide for international youth players.
U10 Laws of the Game
U12 Laws of the Game