Question Number: 27631

Law 7 - Match Duration 7/29/2013

RE: club select Other

ken rodgers of marblehead, ma us asks...

When are time outs allowed in soccer at what level? How many per game ? Thank you

Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

Hi
There are no time outs in FIFA /USSF soccer at any level. There is a half time interval of up to 15 minutes.

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Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol

Since you're in Massachusetts, perhaps you're thinking of the high school time out rule.

Games played under the authority of FIFA/USSF (including USYS and AYSO) do not have time outs.

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Answer provided by Referee Dennis Wickham

Massachusetts is the only place that I have heard where time outs are permitted for soccer in high school. (1 per team per half). I had not heard that they were being used for club soccer or for any other level. You may need to check with your local league to see if the practice expanded beyond high school.

Under the laws of the game, there are no time outs.

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