The Number of Players

Each player on TYSL Recreational teams must play at least 50% of each game they attend.  Playing time for Travel Teams is governed by Middlesex Youth Soccer

Players – U8

A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than 4 players. A match may not start or continue if either team consists of fewer than 3 players.

Players – U10

A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than 7 players, one of whom is the goalkeeper. A match may not start or continue if either team consists of fewer than 4 players.

Players – U12

A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than 9 players, one of whom is the goalkeeper. A match may not start or continue if either team consists of fewer than 6 players.

Players – U14 & up 

A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than 11 players, one of whom is the goalkeeper. A match may not start or continue if either team consists of fewer than 7 players.