AYSO recommends that all children under the age of 12 play short-sided (less than 11 players per team) soccer.
Small-sided soccer is about what is best for young soccer players. It's for AYSO coaches, referees, administrators, spectators, and anyone else concerned with the development of 5 to 12 year old soccer players
Guidelines are subject to change to accommodate field availability
6U Guidelines
8U Guidelines
10U Guidelines
12U Guidelines
14U Guidelines
Laws of the Game