Unless otherwise indicated in the rules provided for each age group, all U10 and older division MDSA matches will be played according to the recognized FIFA rules of soccer.

Age Group Game Variables

Age Game Length Max on Roster Max on Field Qtr Break Half Break Ball Size
5U & 6U 20mins 6 4 1min 5mins 3
7U 40mins 7 4 1min 5mins 3
8U 40mins 7 5 1min 5mins 3
10U 50mins 10 7 1min 5mins 4
12U 60mins 12 9 1min 5mins 4
14U 70min 15 11 1min 5mins 5
16U 80mins 15 11 Play Halves 10mins 5
19U 90mins 15 11 Play Halves  10mins 5

Substitution Policy  Game time is continuous during the 1 minute quarter substitution. 

Age Free Subs Free Sub Opps Min Quarters Notes
5U & 6U No   3
Each player must play 3 qtrs, unless  injured or unwilling to play.  Player arriving during 2nd qtr  play at least 2 qtrs. Player arriving during 3rd qtr must play at least 1 qtr.
7U & 8U No   3 Each player must play 3 qtrs, unless  injured or unwilling to play.  Player arriving during 2nd qtr  play at least 2 qtrs. Player arriving during 3rd qtr must play at least 1 qtr.
10U No   3
With 10 players coach must rotate one  player to play 2 Qtrs each game – Can’t be the same player playing 2 Qtrs each game.
12U No   3 Each player must play 3 qtrs, unless  injured or unwilling to play.  Player arriving during 2nd qtr  play at least 2 qtrs. Player arriving during 3rd qtr must play at least 1 qtr.
14U Yes  Any stoppage 75% of game time Coaches are responsibleto ensure equal playing time
16U & 19U Yes

Any stoppage

 75% of game time Coaches are responsible to ensure equal playing time