U4-U8 Rules of the Game
U9 & U10 Laws of the Game
U11 & U12 Laws of the Game
U13 & Older Laws of the Game

Rules of the Game for LCYSA
LCYSA follows our own Local Laws, the NMYSA bylaws and rules as well as the USYS national guidelines.

The NMYSA General Procedures and Rules define and regulate items such as Duration of Games and Ball Specifications (3.10), Rules of Play (3.11- uniform conflicts, substitutions, minimum number of players, forfeiture, referee responsibilities,…), Age Limits and Age Groups (3.03), Registration (3.05), Player Releases & Transfers (3.14), and much more.

The table included gives an overview of each age group format. To enlarge, right click the image and select Open Image in New Tab.

The Local Laws cover LCYSA's specific modification of the FIFA’s Laws including:
Law 2 – The ball is supplied by the home team
Law 3 – number of players, rosters, player pass cards and substitutions
Law 4 – player’s equipment
Law 7 – mercy rule for the duration of the game
Law 8 – minimum number of players to start and continue a game
Law 12 – fouls and misconduct

To access the IFAB Laws of the Game, please click on the link below.
IFAB Laws of the Game

IMPORTANT! Please click on the link below for a summary of the Law changes.
Summary of main Law changes 2019/20

See the link below for US Soccer's Player Development Initiatives (PDI) and a guide to playing field dimensions.
Field Dimensions & Marking For Small-Sided Games

LCYSA Disciplinary Table