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Comparison of US College (NCAA), High School (NFHSA) and Youth Soccer (USYSA) AskTheRef.com (TM) MrRef@AskTheRef.com |
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Substitutions: |
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NFHSA |
NCAA |
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On goal-kicks: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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On corner-kicks: |
No |
Yes, by team with ball |
No |
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On throw-ins: |
Yes, by team with ball |
Yes, by team with ball |
Yes, by team with ball. Also allowed by team without ball if the team with the ball is also substituting. |
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After goal: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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At half time: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Injuries: |
Yes. An unlimited number of substitution is allowed by either team. |
Yes, injured player only. Opposing team may also substitute one player. |
Yes, injured player only. Opposing team may also substitute one player. |
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On yellow cards: |
No. |
Yes. Cautioned player must leave field. Opposing team may also substitute one player. |
Yes. Team may substitute cautioned player. If player is substituted, opposing team may also substitute one player. |
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Number of Subs: |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Limited substitution. Players leaving the field in the first half may not reenter in that half. Players leaving the field in the second half may reenter once. |
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Duration of Game: |
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Length of half: |
25-45 minutes depending on age. |
40 minutes |
45 minutes |
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Half-time length: |
5 minutes |
10 minutes |
15 minutes |
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Overtime: |
As per state or league rules. |
As per state or league rules. |
2x15 minute "golden goal"during regular season. Post-season varies by tournament. |
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Clock stops: |
Never. Time may be added by the referee as necessary. |
- After goals. - When issuing a card. - During penalty kicks. - Any other time at the discretion of the referee. |
- After goals. - When issuing a card. - During penalty kicks. - Any other time at the discretion of the referee. |
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Other Modifications: |
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Restart after injury or other stoppage |
Drop-ball |
- Drop ball if no team was in clear possession when play was stopped. - Indirect Free-Kick if one team was in clear possession when play was stopped. |
- Drop ball if no team was in clear possession when play was stopped. - Indirect Free-Kick if one team was in clear possession when play was stopped. |
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2nd yellow card to single player |
Player is sent from the field and may not be replaced. |
Player is sent from the field but may be replaced. |
Player is sent from the field and may not be replaced. |
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Incidental foul language |
Caution permitted. |
Caution required |
Caution required |
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Taunting |
Caution permitted. |
Player is sent-off but may be replaced by another player. |
Caution permitted. |
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Casts and splints |
Permitted at discretion of referee. |
Permitted at discretion of referee with signed doctor’s approval. |
Permitted at discretion of referee. |
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This chart is NOT a complete listing of the differences. It only highlights a few major differences. In addition, this chart does not include modifications for small-sided games commonly played by the youngest age groups in USYSA. This chart is provided as a resource by AskTheRef™ permission is granted to reproduce this chart provided the entire chart including this disclaimer is printed. For more info see http://www.asktheref.com or email mrref@asktheref.com Printable Form |
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