Methuen Youth Soccer Frequently Asked Questions

UNDER 6 (U6 - INTOWN)

• Must be 5 before 08/01/xx and Must be entering Full Time Public Kindergarten
• New Player registration Does Not Include the required reversible jersey  (purchased separately)
• Shin Pads & a #3 Soccer Ball are required, Sneakers or cleats may be used
• Games are played on Sunday Afternoon for 1 Hour (combined Practice / Scrimmage)
• Teams are co-ed (Girls & Boys mixed)
• Games are Small Sided (3 vs. 3 with no goal-keeper)
• No in-town referees are used

UNDER 7 / UNDER 8 (U7 / U8 - INTOWN)

• Must be 6 / 7 before 08/01/xx
• New Player registration Does Not Include the required reversible jersey (purchased separately)
• Shin Pads & a #3 Soccer Ball are required, Sneakers or cleats may be used
• Games are played on Sunday Afternoon for 1 – Hour on rotating schedule
• 1 weekly practice at coaches discretion
• Teams are co-ed (Girls & Boys mixed)
• Games are small-sided (5 vs. 5 including a goal-keeper)
• In-Town referee’s are used

UNDER 9 / UNDER 10 (U9 / U10 - INTOWN)

• Must be 8 / 9 before 08/01/xx
• New Player registration Does Not Include the required reversible jersey (purchased separately)
• Shin Pads, a #4 Soccer Ball and Cleats are required
• Games are played on Saturdays between 9 am & 2 pm for 1 Hour
• 1 weekly practice at coaches discretion
• Teams are broken out into gender specific teams (Girls or Boys)
• Games are Small Sided (6 vs. 6 including a goal-keeper)
• In-Town Referee’s are used

UNDER 9 / UNDER 10 (U-9 / U-10 - TRAVEL)

• Must be 8 / 9 before 08/01/xx
• Players must try-out in May to be placed on travel teams (Commitment for Fall/Spring Season required)
• Will play for Methuen Youth Soccer in E.C.Y.S.A (Essex County Youth Soccer)
• Games are played on Saturdays for 1 Hour, 4-Home and 4-Away
• Travel Uniforms (Shirt, Shorts & Socks) must be purchased separately
• Uniform, Shin Pads , a #4 Soccer Ball and Cleats are required
• 2 weekly practice (s) at coaches discretion
• Teams are broken out into gender specific teams (Girls or Boys)
• Games are Small Sided (7 vs. 7 including a goal-keeper)
• U.S.S.F Licensed Referee’s using E.C.Y.S.A. Rules are used

UNDER 11 / UNDER 12 (U-11 / U-12 - INTOWN)

• LAST AGE GROUP FOR IN-TOWN PLAY
• Must be 10 / 11 before 08/01/xx
• New Player registration Does Not Include the required reversible jersey  (purchased separately)
• Shin Pads , a #4 Soccer Ball and Cleats are required
• Games are played on Saturdays between 9 am & 2 pm for 1 Hour
• 1 – 2 weekly practice (s) at coaches discretion
• Teams are broken out into gender specific teams (Girls or Boys)
• Games are Small Sided (7 vs. 7 including a goal-keeper)
• In-Town Referee’s are used

UNDER 11 / UNDER 12 (U-11 / U-12 - TRAVEL)

• Must be 10 / 11 before 08/01/xx
• Players must try-out in May to be placed on travel teams (Commitment for Fall/Spring Season required)
• Will play for Methuen Youth Soccer in E.C.Y.S.A (Essex County Youth Soccer)
• Teams are placed in skill appropriate divisions
• Travel Uniforms (Shirt, Shorts & Socks) must be purchased separately
• Games are played on Saturdays for 1 Hour, 4-Home and 4-Away
• Uniform, Shin Pads , a #4 Soccer Ball and Cleats are required
• 2 weekly practices at coaches discretion
• Teams are broken out into gender specific teams (Girls or Boys)
• Games are Full Sided (11 vs. 11 using a goalie)
• U.S.S.F Licensed Referee’s using E.C.Y.S.A. Rules are used

UNDER 13 / UNDER 14 (U-13 / U-14 - TRAVEL)

• Must be 12 / 13 before 08/01/xx
• Players must try-out in May to be placed on Division 1 or 2 travel teams
  (Commitment for Fall/Spring Season required)
• No try-outs are not necessary for division 3 teams
• Will play for Methuen Youth Soccer in E.C.Y.S.A (Essex County Youth Soccer)
• Players must buy a matching uniform as required
• Games are played on Saturdays for 1 Hour, 4-Home and 4-Away
• Uniform, Shin Pads, a #5 Soccer Ball and Cleats are required
• 2 weekly practices at coaches discretion
• Teams are gender specific Girls or Boys
• Games are Full Sided (11 vs. 11 using a goalie)
• U.S.S.F Licensed Referee’s using E.C.Y.S.A. Rules are used

UNDER 15 / UNDER 16 (U-15 / U16 – TRAVEL) (SPRING ONLY)

• Must be 14 / 15 before 08/01xx
• No try-outs are held, teams are coordinated through the MYSA Travel Director
• Will play for Methuen Youth Soccer in E.C.Y.S.A (Essex County Youth Soccer)
• Players must buy a matching uniform as required
• Games are played on Sundays for 1 1/2 Hours, 4 Home and 4-Away
• Uniform, Shin Pads, a #5 Soccer Ball and Cleats are required
• 2 weekly practices at coaches discretion
• Teams are gender specific Girls or Boys
• Games are Full Sided (11 vs. 11 using a goalie)
• U.S.S.F Licensed Referee’s using E.C.Y.S.A. Rules are used

UNDER 17 / U18 / U19 (U-17, U18, U19 – TRAVEL) (SPRING ONLY)

• Must be 16 / 17 / 18 before 08/01/xx
• No try-outs are held, teams are coordinated through the MYSA Travel Director
• Will play for Methuen Youth Soccer in E.C.Y.S.A (Essex County Youth Soccer)
• Players must buy a matching uniform as required
• Games are played on Sundays for 1 1/2 Hours, 4-Home and 4-Away
• Uniform, Shin Pads, a #5 Soccer Ball and Cleats are required
• 2 weekly practices at coaches discretion
• Teams are gender specific Girls or Boys
• Games are Full Sided (11 vs. 11 using a goalie)
• U.S.S.F Licensed Referee’s using E.C.Y.S.A. Rules are used