The following is posted on the US Youth Soccer Web Site. Appropriate links can be found below.

Renowned international event looks to set precedent in national youth tournaments 

Small-Sided Games Resource Center [link] 



FRISCO, TEXAS (March 26, 2007) – Today Dallas Cup, Inc. which sponsors the Dallas Cup international youth soccer tournament, announced that the Under-13 age group would be added to the event in 2008 and the Under-12 age group will be eliminated.  The Dallas Cup Board of Directors decision supports the United States Youth Soccer (US Youth Soccer) Association’s recommendation that players in the Under-12 age group play small-sided games.
 
In August of 2003, US Youth Soccer’s State Associations approved changes to the Policy on Players and Playing Rules that affect the game for players under age 12. Current US Youth Soccer policies require that Under-10 teams and younger play games with not more than eight players per side.  Although 11-a-side play is permitted, US Youth Soccer strongly recommends the 8v8 modified format for players under age 12. 

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