The United Select Soccer Association is a competitive soccer club supported by Dynamo Soccer. USSA plays traveling teams in the southern suburban area.


Game and Age Group Information

5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14

All Divisions- Penalties for disciplinary infractions.

In the event a player or coach is ejected from competition, they will be obligated to appear before the disciplinary committee and serve a minimum one game suspension prior to returning to game play. 

Coach or player use of abusive language on the field of play. One game suspension, which may be added to other disciplinary measures imposed if the abusive language also occurred concurrent with other infractions.

If a coach, parent, referee, or board member assaults another person, this will result in ejection for remainder of season.  Individual must reapply to league and be cleared before the executive board and disciplinary committee before reinstatement in future seasons.

Any player in a physical altercation will result in minimum 2 game suspension for those involved.

Any Coach, FOUND BY THE BOARD not playing a player the required ˝ game minimum will result in a 1 game suspension for the coach.

Any coach whose ejection is deemed, by the disciplinary committee to be poor role model for the children may also be suspended from practice until after game suspension is served.

Coaches who are suspended may still attend games as a parent/spectator, but must refrain from coaching.

5 Year Olds:

  • The age group requirements are determined by what age the child will be on August 1. Children age four may play only if they turn age five on or before October 1st - No Exceptions will be made
  • Size 3 ball
  • 6 players on the field per team which includes the goalie ***MINIMUM 4***
  • A team shall have no more than a one player advantage on the field. Send-offs (ejection-red card) will not force the opposing team to remove player(s) to comply with the “no more than a one player advantage”. This rule supports the Dynamo recreational league ideals.
  • Saturday Game Playing Time - 4 - 10 minute quarters, 5 minute break between the 1st and 2nd quarter and the 3rd and 4th quarter, 10 minute break at half-time
  • Weekday Game Playing Time - 4-8 Minute Quarters, 2 minute Break between 1st and 2nd quarter and 3rd and 4th quarter, 10 minute break at halftime 
  • No goals can be scored from inside the penalty box
  • No offensive players are allowed in the penalty box
  • There are no offside penalties
  • Either team may substitute an unlimited number of players 1) between periods 2) on a goal kick 3) when a goal is scored.  The team in possession of the ball for a throw-in may substitute.  If the team in possession of the ball chooses to substitute, the opposing team may substitute at that time also.  Only the team in possession of the ball may substitute on a corner kick.  All substitutes must be ready at mid-field BEFORE the stoppage in play occurs.
  • Every player must play at least one half of every game
  • Players must wear the Dynamo provided uniform to play. Players are required to wear dynamo provided shorts or ***ALL BLACK SHORTS*** with all black socks
  • Absolutely no jewelry should be worn at practices or games. This includes watches, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and studs, metal or plastic head bands. 
  • No slide tackles
  • Blue jeans are not allowed over or under the uniforms. Sweat pants may be worn, but only under the uniform
  • It is Illegal to play with any cast/splint except “air” even if wrapped.
  • In cold weather, hooded sweatshirts may be worn, but they must be worn under the uniform shirts and the hoods must be tucked in while playing. Knit hats and gloves are allowed in the cold
  • Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn at all practices and games.  Soccer shoes (studded) are not required but strongly recommended as they provide for better ball control and better footing especially on wet grass. 
  • A player receiving a yellow card must be substituted for immediately. That player may return on the next substitution. Any player receiving a second yellow card in the same game is considered to be receiving a red card. This player is ejected from the game but may be substituted for. A player receiving a red card for a serious foul is ejected from the game and may not be substituted for. Any coach or player that receives a red card must appear before the executive board before they can coach or play again. The coach must leave the playing area to his or her car.
  • Each team is limited to two 1-hour practice sessions per week. Teams must not exceed this limit. 
  • A COACH MAY STAND ALONG THE GOAL LINE TO ASSIST PLAYERS WITH POSITIONING AND ATTENTION. 

     

6-7 Year Olds:
  • The age group requirements are determined by what age the child will be on August 1.
  • Size 3 ball
  • 9 players on the field per team which includes the goalie *** MINIMUM 6 ***
  • A team shall have no more than a one player advantage on the field. Send-offs (ejection-red card) will not force the opposing team to remove player(s) to comply with the “no more than a one player advantage”. This rule supports the Dynamo recreational league ideals.
  • Saturday Game Playing Time - 4 - 12 minute quarters, 5 minute break between the 1st and 2nd quarter and the 3rd and 4th quarter, 10 minute break at half-time
  • Weekday Game Playing Time - 4-10 Minute Quarters, 2 minute Break between 1st and 2nd quarter and 3rd and 4th quarter, 10 minute break at halftime
  • All fouls shall be a direct kick with the opponent's five yards away from the ball. No penalty kicks are to be taken during these games.
  • Either team may substitute an unlimited number of players 1) between periods 2) on a goal kick 3) when a goal is scored.  The team in possession of the ball for a throw-in may substitute.  If the team in possession of the ball chooses to substitute, the opposing team may substitute at that time also.  Only the team in possession of the ball may substitute on a corner kick.  All substitutes must be ready at mid-field BEFORE the stoppage in play occurs.
  • Every player must play at least one half of every game 
  • Players must wear the Dynamo approved uniform to play. Players are required to wear dynamo provided shorts or ***ALL BLACK SHORTS***  with all black socks
  • Absolutely no jewelry should be worn at practices or games. This includes watches, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and studs, metal or plastic head bands. 
  • No slide tackles
  • Blue jeans are not allowed over or under the uniforms. Sweat pants may be worn, but only under the uniform
  • It is Illegal to play with any cast/splint except “air” even if wrapped.
  • In cold weather, hooded sweatshirts may be worn, but they must be worn under the uniform shirts and the hoods must be tucked in while playing. Knit hats and gloves are allowed in the cold
  • Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn at all practices and games.  Soccer shoes (studded) are not required but strongly recommended as they provide for better ball control and better footing especially on wet grass. 
  • A player receiving a yellow card must be substituted for immediately. That player may return on the next substitution. Any player receiving a second yellow card in the same game is considered to be receiving a red card. This player is ejected from the game but may be substituted for. A player receiving a red card for a serious foul is ejected from the game and may not be substituted for. Any coach or player that receives a red card must appear before the executive board before they can coach or play again. The coach must leave the playing area to his or her car.
  • Each team is limited to two 1-hour practice sessions per week. Teams must not exceed this limit.  
  • A TEAM MAY INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PLAYERS ON THE FIELD FROM 9 TO 10 TO IMPROVE EQUALITY IF THEY ARE DOWN BY 5 OR MORE GOALS, MUST RETURN TO EVEN STRENGTH IF A GOAL IS SCORED.
     
8-9 Year Olds:
  • The age group requirements are determined by what age the child will be on August 1.
  • Size 4 ball
  • 10 players on the field per team which includes the goalie *** MINIMUM 6 ***
  • A team shall have no more than a one player advantage on the field. Send-offs (ejection-red card) will not force the opposing team to remove player(s) to comply with the “no more than a one player advantage”. This rule supports the Dynamo recreational league ideals.
  • Saturday Game Playing Time - 4 - 15 minute quarters, 5 minute break between the 1st and 2nd quarter and the 3rd and 4th quarter, 10 minute break at half-time
  • Weekday Game Playing Time - 4-10 Minute Quarters, 2 minute Break between 1st and 2nd quarter and 3rd and 4th quarter, 10 minute break at halftime
  • Either team may substitute an unlimited number of players 1) between periods 2) on a goal kick 3) when a goal is scored.  The team in possession of the ball for a throw-in may substitute.  If the team in possession of the ball chooses to substitute, the opposing team may substitute at that time also.  Only the team in possession of the ball may substitute on a corner kick.  All substitutes must be ready at mid-field BEFORE the stoppage in play occurs.
  • Every player must play at least one half of every game 
  • Players must wear the Dynamo approved uniform to play. Players are required to wear dynamo provided shorts or ***ALL BLACK SHORTS***   with all black socks
  • Absolutely no jewelry should be worn at practices or games. This includes watches, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and studs, metal or plastic head bands. 
  • No slide tackles
  • Blue jeans are not allowed over or under the uniforms. Sweat pants may be worn, but only under the uniform
  • It is Illegal to play with any cast/splint except “air” even if wrapped.
  • In cold weather, hooded sweatshirts may be worn, but they must be worn under the uniform shirts and the hoods must be tucked in while playing. Knit hats and gloves are allowed in the cold
  • Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn at all practices and games.  Soccer shoes (studded) are not required but strongly recommended as they provide for better ball control and better footing especially on wet grass. 
  • A player receiving a yellow card must be substituted for immediately. That player may return on the next substitution. Any player receiving a second yellow card in the same game is considered to be receiving a red card. This player is ejected from the game but may be substituted for. A player receiving a red card for a serious foul is ejected from the game and may not be substituted for. Any coach or player that receives a red card must appear before the executive board before they can coach or play again. The coach must leave the playing area to his or her car.
  • Each team is limited to two 1-hour practice sessions per week. Teams must not exceed this limit.  
  • A TEAM MAY INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PLAYERS ON THE FIELD FROM 10 TO 11 TO IMPROVE EQUALITY IF THEY ARE DOWN BY 5 OR MORE GOALS, MUST RETURN TO EVEN STRENGTH IF A GOAL IS SCORED.

     
10-11 Year Olds:
  • The age group requirements are determined by what age the child will be on August 1.
  • Size 4 ball
  • 11 players on the field per team which includes the goalie  *** MINIMUM 7 ***
  • A team shall have no more than a one player advantage on the field. Send-offs (ejection-red card) will not force the opposing team to remove player(s) to comply with the “no more than a one player advantage”. This rule supports the Dynamo recreational league ideals.
  • Saturday Game Playing Time - 2 - 30 minute halves, 10 minute break at half-time
  • Weekday Game Playing Time - 2-20 Minute Halves, 10 minute break at halftime
  • Either team may substitute an unlimited number of players 1) between periods 2) on a goal kick 3) when a goal is scored.  The team in possession of the ball for a throw-in may substitute.  If the team in possession of the ball chooses to substitute, the opposing team may substitute at that time also.  Only the team in possession of the ball may substitute on a corner kick.  All substitutes must be ready at mid-field BEFORE the stoppage in play occurs.
  • Every player must play at least one half of every game. 
  • Players must wear the Dynamo approved uniform to play. Players are required to wear dynamo provided shorts or ***ALL BLACK SHORTS***   with all black socks
  • Absolutely no jewelry should be worn at practices or games. This includes watches, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and studs, metal or plastic head bands. 
  • No slide tackles
  • Blue jeans are not allowed over or under the uniforms. Sweat pants may be worn, but only under the uniform
  • It is Illegal to play with any cast/splint except “air” even if wrapped.
  • In cold weather, hooded sweatshirts may be worn, but they must be worn under the uniform shirts and the hoods must be tucked in while playing. Knit hats and gloves are allowed in the cold
  • Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn at all practices and games.  Soccer shoes (studded) are not required but strongly recommended as they provide for better ball control and better footing especially on wet grass. 
  • A player receiving a yellow card must be substituted for immediately. That player may return on the next substitution. Any player receiving a second yellow card in the same game is considered to be receiving a red card. This player is ejected from the game but may be substituted for. A player receiving a red card for a serious foul is ejected from the game and may not be substituted for. Any coach or player that receives a red card must appear before the executive board before they can coach or play again. The coach must leave the playing area to his or her car.
  • Each team is limited to two 1-hour practice sessions per week. Teams must not exceed this limit.  

 

12-14 Year Olds:
  • The age group requirements are determined by what age the child will be on August 1.
  • Size 5 ball
  • 11 players on the field per team which includes the goalie *** MINIMUM 7 ***
  • A team shall have no more than a one player advantage on the field. Send-offs (ejection-red card) will not force the opposing team to remove player(s) to comply with the “no more than a one player advantage”. This rule supports the Dynamo recreational league ideals.
  • Saturday Game Playing Time - 2 - 35 (NEW in 2008) minute halves, 10 minute break at half-time
  • Weekday Game Playing Time - 2-20 Minute Halves, 10 minute break at halftime
  • Either team may substitute an unlimited number of players 1) between periods 2) on a goal kick 3) when a goal is scored.  The team in possession of the ball for a throw-in may substitute.  If the team in possession of the ball chooses to substitute, the opposing team may substitute at that time also.  Only the team in possession of the ball may substitute on a corner kick.  All substitutes must be ready at mid-field BEFORE the stoppage in play occurs.
  • Every player must play at least one half of every game
  • Players must wear the Dynamo approved uniform to play. Players are required to wear the shorts and socks provided by Dynamo for this age group.
  • Absolutely no jewelry should be worn at practices or games. This includes watches, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and studs, metal or plastic head bands. 
  • Blue jeans are not allowed over or under the uniforms. Sweat pants may be worn, but only under the uniform
  • In cold weather, hooded sweatshirts may be worn, but they must be worn under the uniform shirts and the hoods must be tucked in while playing. Knit hats and gloves are allowed in the cold
  • Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn at all practices and games.  Soccer shoes (studded) are not required but strongly recommended as they provide for better ball control and better footing especially on wet grass. 
  • A player receiving a yellow card must be substituted for immediately. That player may return on the next substitution. Any player receiving a second yellow card in the same game is considered to be receiving a red card. This player is ejected from the game but may be substituted for. A player receiving a red card for a serious foul is ejected from the game and may not be substituted for. Any coach or player that receives a red card must appear before the executive board before they can coach or play again. The coach must leave the playing area to his or her car.
  • Each team is limited to two 1-hour practice sessions per week. Teams must not exceed this limit.