Equal Playing Time

Youth & Development

A philosophy or rule in recreational soccer ensuring every child plays the same number of minutes, regardless of ability.

Related Terms in Youth & Development

ECNL

Elite Clubs National League; widely considered the top level of competition for girls' youth soccer in the US, and a high tier for boys.

Build-Out Line

A line painted on 7v7 development fields. When the goalkeeper has the ball, opponents must retreat behind this line to allow the team to learn how to play out from the back.

Kick and Run

A primitive style of play common in youth soccer where the strategy is simply to kick the ball far downfield and chase it.

Featured Clubs

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Salt Lake City, UT

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Palmyra, VA

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Los Angeles, CA

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Germantown, MD

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Miami, FL

Sting Dallas

Dallas, TX

Latest Youth Soccer News and Articles

U.S. Soccer Federation and US Club Soccer Launch New Shared Services Partnership: What Parents Need to Know

January 14, 2026

Play Club Soccer Staff

The U.S. Soccer Federation has officially entered a new strategic relationship with US Club Soccer. This isn't just a press release; it is a move that could fundamentally change how the back-end of youth soccer operates.