Changes to the Laws of the Game 2017/2018

All Laws

All Laws Replace infringement/infringe with offense/offend

Law 1 - The Field

Law 1 - The Field Artificial Turf may be used for the lines if it is not dangerous

Law 3 - The Players

Law 3 - The Players (NEW) National FAs can allow a maximum of five substitutions (except at the top level)

Law 3 - The Players National FAs can allow a maximum of five substitutions (except at the top level) (NEW) National FAs can allow return substitutes in youth, veterans and disability football

Law 3 - The Players National FAs can allow a maximum of five substitutions (except at the top level) National FAs can allow return substitutes in youth, veterans and disability football (Clarification) A substitution made at halftime without informing the Referee is not a caution

Law 3 - The Players National FAs can allow a maximum of five substitutions (except at the top level) National FAs can allow return substitutes in youth, veterans and disability football A substitution made at halftime without informing the Referee is not a caution (Clarification) Changing the goalkeeper at halftime without informing the Referee is not a caution

Law 3 - The Players National FAs can allow a maximum of five substitutions (except at the top level) National FAs can allow return substitutes in youth, veterans and disability football A substitution made at halftime without informing the Referee is not a caution Changing the goalkeeper at halftime without informing the Referee is not a caution (NEW) A player who re-enters the field without the referee’s permission (if required) and interferes with play is punished with -

Law 3 - The Players National FAs can allow a maximum of five substitutions (except at the top level) National FAs can allow return substitutes in youth, veterans and disability football A substitution made at halftime without informing the Referee is not a caution Changing the goalkeeper at halftime without informing the Referee is not a caution (NEW) A player who re-enters the field without the referee’s permission (if required) and interferes with play is punished with – Previous - indirect free kick

Law 3 - The Players National FAs can allow a maximum of five substitutions (except at the top level) National FAs can allow return substitutes in youth, veterans and disability football A substitution made at halftime without informing the Referee is not a caution Changing the goalkeeper at halftime without informing the Referee is not a caution (NEW) A player who re-enters the field without the referee’s permission (if required) and interferes with play is punished with – Previous - indirect free kick New - direct free kick at the point of interference

Law 3 - The Players National FAs can allow a maximum of five substitutions (except at the top level) National FAs can allow return substitutes in youth, veterans and disability football A substitution made at halftime without informing the Referee is not a caution Changing the goalkeeper at halftime without informing the Referee is not a caution (NEW) A player who re-enters the field without the referee’s permission (if required) and interferes with play is punished with – Previous - indirect free kick New - direct free kick at the point of interference If no interference, indirect free kick from the position of the ball when play was stopped

Law 3 - The Players National FAs can allow a maximum of five substitutions (except at the top level) National FAs can allow return substitutes in youth, veterans and disability football A substitution made at halftime without informing the Referee is not a caution Changing the goalkeeper at halftime without informing the Referee is not a caution (NEW) A player who re-enters the field without the referee’s permission (if required) and interferes with play is punished with – Previous - indirect free kick New - direct free kick at the point of interference If no interference, indirect free kick from the position of the ball when play was stopped Still caution the player

Law 3 - The Players National FAs can allow a maximum of five substitutions (except at the top level) National FAs can allow return substitutes in youth, veterans and disability football A substitution made at halftime without informing the Referee is not a caution Changing the goalkeeper at halftime without informing the Referee is not a caution A player who re-enters the field without the referee’s permission (if required) and interferes with play is punished with – Team scoring a goal with an extra person on the field, realized before kickoff - Restart is direct free kick from the position of the extra person.

Law 4 - The Players’ Equipment

Law 4 - The Players’ Equipment (New) Requirements and restrictions on player head covers do not apply to goalkeeper caps

Law 4 - The Players’ Equipment Requirements and restrictions on player head covers do not apply to goalkeeper caps (Clarification) Other than approved electronic performance tracking systems (EPTS), players may not wear/use any electronic or communication equipment. Technical staff may only use communication equipment for safety/welfare issues

Law 4 - The Players’ Equipment Requirements and restrictions on player head covers do not apply to goalkeeper caps Players may not wear/use any electronic or communication equipment All EPTS equipment must bear a minimum safety standard mark.

Law 5 - The Referee

Law 5 - The Referee (New) The decisions of the referee, and all other match officials, must always be respected

Law 5 - The Referee The decisions of the referee, and all other match officials, must always be respected (New) National FAs can allow temporary dismissals for some/all cautions in youth, veterans, disability and grassroots football (guidelines will be published)

Law 5 - The Referee The decisions of the referee, and all other match officials, must always be respected National FAs can allow temporary dismissals for some/all cautions in youth, veterans, disability and grassroots football (guidelines will be published) This does NOT apply yet in USSF/CYSA!

Law 5 - The Referee The decisions of the referee, and all other match officials, must always be respected National FAs can allow temporary dismissals for some/all cautions in youth, veterans, disability and grassroots football (guidelines will be published) (New) A medical official guilty of a dismissible offense may stay/treat players if no other medical person is available for the team

Law 7 - The Duration of the Match

Law 7 - The Duration of the Match A short water break may be permitted at half- time of extra time (overtime)

Law 7 - The Duration of the Match A short water break may be permitted at half- time of extra time (overtime) Same as other water breaks, this is NOT a coaching opportunity

Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play

Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play (New) The player taking the kickoff is permitted to stand in the opponents’ half of the field

Law 10 - Determining the Outcome of the Match

Law 10 - Determining the Outcome of the Match (Clarification) Extra time must be two equal periods, maximum 15 minutes each

Law 10 - Determining the Outcome of the Match Extra time must be two equal periods, maximum 15 minutes each Kicks from the penalty mark (KFPM)

Law 10 - Determining the Outcome of the Match Extra time must be two equal periods, maximum 15 minutes each Kicks from the penalty mark (KFPM) (Clarification) Kicker may not play the ball a second time

Law 10 - Determining the Outcome of the Match Extra time must be two equal periods, maximum 15 minutes each Kicks from the penalty mark (KFPM) Kicker may not play the ball a second time (Clarification) Goalkeeper who offends and causes kick to be retaken must be cautioned

Law 10 - Determining the Outcome of the Match Extra time must be two equal periods, maximum 15 minutes each Kicks from the penalty mark (KFPM) Kicker may not play the ball a second time (Clarification) Goalkeeper who offends and causes kick to be retaken must be cautioned Same as Penalty Kick

Law 10 - Determining the Outcome of the Match Extra time must be two equal periods, maximum 15 minutes each Kicks from the penalty mark (KFPM) Kicker may not play the ball a second time Goalkeeper who offends and causes kick to be retaken must be cautioned If the kicker offends the kick is forfeited (recorded as a miss)

Law 10 - Determining the Outcome of the Match Extra time must be two equal periods, maximum 15 minutes each Kicks from the penalty mark (KFPM) Kicker may not play the ball a second time Goalkeeper who offends and causes kick to be retaken must be cautioned If the kicker offends the kick is forfeited (recorded as a miss) If the goalkeeper and kicker offend at the same time

Law 10 - Determining the Outcome of the Match Extra time must be two equal periods, maximum 15 minutes each Kicks from the penalty mark (KFPM) Kicker may not play the ball a second time Goalkeeper who offends and causes kick to be retaken must be cautioned If the kicker offends the kick is forfeited (recorded as a miss) If the goalkeeper and kicker offend at the same time If goal missed - retake and caution both

Law 10 - Determining the Outcome of the Match Extra time must be two equal periods, maximum 15 minutes each Kicks from the penalty mark (KFPM) Kicker may not play the ball a second time Goalkeeper who offends and causes kick to be retaken must be cautioned If the kicker offends the kick is forfeited (recorded as a miss) If the goalkeeper and kicker offend at the same time If goal missed - retake and caution both If goal is scored – kicker is cautioned and kick recorded as missed

Law 11 - Offside

Law 11 - Offside (Clarification) An offside player may be penalized if the ball rebounds/deflects off a match official

Law 11 - Offside An offside player may be penalized if the ball rebounds/deflects off a match official Addition of “or attempts to stop” in the definition of a save

Law 11 - Offside Offside Guidance: An offside player may be penalized if the ball rebounds/deflects off a match official Addition of “or attempts to stop” in the definition of a save Offside Guidance:

Law 11 - Offside Offside Guidance: An offside player may be penalized if the ball rebounds/deflects off a match official Addition of “or attempts to stop” in the definition of a save Offside Guidance: A player in offside position and in the way of opponent and impacts the opponent’s ability to play or challenge for the ball - Offside

Law 11 - Offside Offside Guidance: An offside player may be penalized if the ball rebounds/deflects off a match official Addition of “or attempts to stop” in the definition of a save Offside Guidance: A player in offside position and in the way of opponent and impacts the opponent’s ability to play or challenge for the ball - Offside A player in offside position who moves into the way of opponent (impedes) and impacts his ability to play or challenge for the ball - Impeding the progress of the player (Law 12)

Law 11 - Offside Offside Guidance: An offside player may be penalized if the ball rebounds/deflects off a match official Addition of “or attempts to stop” in the definition of a save Offside Guidance: A player in offside position and in the way of opponent and impacts the opponent’s ability to play or challenge for the ball - Offside A player in offside position who moves into the way of opponent (impedes) and impacts his ability to play or challenge for the ball - Impeding the progress of the player (Law 12) Player in offside position is fouled before committing offside offense - Foul penalized

Law 11 - Offside Offside Guidance: An offside player may be penalized if the ball rebounds/deflects off a match official Addition of “or attempts to stop” in the definition of a save Offside Guidance: A player in offside position and in the way of opponent and impacts the opponent’s ability to play or challenge for the ball - Offside A player in offside position who moves into the way of opponent (impedes) and impacts his ability to play or challenge for the ball - Impeding the progress of the player (Law 12) Player in offside position is fouled before committing offside offense - Foul penalized Player in offside position commits offside offense before being fouled - Offside penalized

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct (Clarification) Only physical offenses against match officials gives a DFK restart. Verbal offenses (Dissent, Offensive/Insulting/Abusive language) is still IDFK

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct Only physical offenses against match officials gives a DFK restart. Verbal offenses (Dissent, Offensive/Insulting/Abusive language) is still IDFK (Clarification) If advantage is played for send off offense and the player commits another offense, that offense will be penalized

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct Only physical offenses against match officials gives a DFK restart. Verbal offenses (Dissent, Offensive/Insulting/Abusive language) is still IDFK If advantage is played for send off offense and the player commits another offense, that offense will be penalized

Tactical Foul / DOGSO

Tactical Foul / DOGSO DOGSO

Tactical Foul / DOGSO DOGSO Prior to 2016 changes

Tactical Foul / DOGSO DOGSO Prior to 2016 changes The “4 D’s”

Tactical Foul / DOGSO DOGSO Prior to 2016 changes The “4 D’s” Distance to the goal Distance to the ball Direction of travel Number of Defenders

Tactical Foul / DOGSO DOGSO Send off EVERY time Prior to 2016 changes The “4 D’s” Distance to the goal Distance to the ball Direction of travel Number of Defenders Send off EVERY time

Tactical Foul / DOGSO DOGSO Change in 2016 Prior to 2016 changes The “4 D’s” Send off EVERY time Change in 2016

Tactical Foul / DOGSO DOGSO Change in 2016 Prior to 2016 changes The “4 D’s” Send off EVERY time Change in 2016 Send off unless penalty kick awarded and foul was attempt to play the ball

Tactical Foul / DOGSO DOGSO Change in 2016 Prior to 2016 changes The “4 D’s” Send off EVERY time Change in 2016 Send off unless penalty kick awarded and foul was attempt to play the ball

Tactical Foul / DOGSO DOGSO Change in 2016 Change in 2017 Prior to 2016 changes The “4 D’s” Send off EVERY time Change in 2016 Send off unless penalty kick awarded and foul was attempt to play the ball Change in 2017 (Clarification) Direction - Does not have to be directly to the goal. At a diagonal is sufficient.

Tactical Foul / DOGSO DOGSO Change in 2016 Change in 2017 Prior to 2016 changes The “4 D’s” Send off EVERY time Change in 2016 Send off unless penalty kick awarded and foul was attempt to play the ball Change in 2017 (Clarification) Direction - Does not have to be directly to the goal. At a diagonal is sufficient. At a good angle from which to shoot

Tactical Foul / DOGSO DOGSO Change in 2016 Prior to 2016 changes Send off EVERY time Change in 2016 Send off unless penalty kick awarded and foul was attempt to play the ball

Tactical Foul / DOGSO Tactical Foul

Tactical Foul / DOGSO Tactical Foul Before

Tactical Foul / DOGSO Tactical Foul Before If a player deliberately handles the ball to interfere with or stop a promising attack

Tactical Foul / DOGSO Tactical Foul Before If a player deliberately handles the ball to interfere with or stop a promising attack If a player commits a foul which interferes with or stops a promising attack

Tactical Foul / DOGSO Tactical Foul Before MANDATORY caution (UB) If a player deliberately handles the ball to interfere with or stop a promising attack If a player commits a foul which interferes with or stops a promising attack MANDATORY caution (UB)

Tactical Foul / DOGSO Tactical Foul Before MANDATORY caution (UB) Now If a player deliberately handles the ball to interfere with or stop a promising attack If a player commits a foul which interferes with or stops a promising attack MANDATORY caution (UB) Now

Tactical Foul / DOGSO Tactical Foul Before MANDATORY caution (UB) Now If a player deliberately handles the ball to interfere with or stop a promising attack If a player commits a foul which interferes with or stops a promising attack MANDATORY caution (UB) Now If a player commits a foul which interferes with or stops a promising attack except where the referee awards a penalty kick for an offense which was an attempt to play the ball

Tactical Foul / DOGSO Tactical Foul DOGSO Before Now Mandatory caution every time Now Caution unless penalty kick awarded and foul was attempt to play the ball DOGSO Prior to 2016 changes Send off EVERY time Change in 2016 Send off unless penalty kick awarded and foul was attempt to play the ball

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct Only physical offenses against match officials gives a DFK restart. Verbal offenses (Dissent, Offensive/Insulting/Abusive language) is still IDFK If advantage is played for send off offense and the player commits another offense, that offense will be penalized Tactical foul - Caution unless penalty kick awarded and foul was attempt to play the ball (New) Cautioned for UB if a player:

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct Only physical offenses against match officials gives a DFK restart. Verbal offenses (Dissent, Offensive/Insulting/Abusive language) is still IDFK If advantage is played for send off offense and the player commits another offense, that offense will be penalized Tactical foul - Caution unless penalty kick awarded and foul was attempt to play the ball (New) Cautioned for UB if a player: climbs onto a perimeter fence and/or approaches the spectators in a way that causes safety or security issues

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct Only physical offenses against match officials gives a DFK restart. Verbal offenses (Dissent, Offensive/Insulting/Abusive language) is still IDFK If advantage is played for send off offense and the player commits another offense, that offense will be penalized Tactical foul - Caution unless penalty kick awarded and foul was attempt to play the ball (New) Cautioned for UB if a player: climbs onto a perimeter fence and/or approaches the spectators in a way that causes safety or security issues gestures or acts in a provocative, derisory or inflammatory way

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct Only physical offenses against match officials gives a DFK restart. Verbal offenses (Dissent, Offensive/Insulting/Abusive language) is still IDFK If advantage is played for send off offense and the player commits another offense, that offense will be penalized Tactical foul - Caution unless penalty kick awarded and foul was attempt to play the ball Caution for goal celebration which causes safety or security issue (New) Entering field of play without permission and stopping goal or committing DOGSO is a send off

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct Only physical offenses against match officials gives a DFK restart. Verbal offenses (Dissent, Offensive/Insulting/Abusive language) is still IDFK If advantage is played for send off offense and the player commits another offense, that offense will be penalized Tactical foul - Caution unless penalty kick awarded and foul was attempt to play the ball Caution for goal celebration which causes safety or security issue Entering field of play without permission and stopping goal or committing DOGSO is a send off (New) Off field offense by/against player involving opposing player/substitute/team official (or against match official) while ball is in play is penalized by FK on the boundary line

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct Only physical offenses against match officials gives a DFK restart. Verbal offenses (Dissent, Offensive/Insulting/Abusive language) is still IDFK If advantage is played for send off offense and the player commits another offense, that offense will be penalized Tactical foul - Caution unless penalty kick awarded and foul was attempt to play the ball Caution for goal celebration which causes safety or security issue Entering field of play without permission and stopping goal or committing DOGSO is a send off Off field offense by/against player involving opposing player/substitute/team official (or against match official) while ball is in play is penalized by FK on the boundary line (New) DFK for throwing or kicking ball/object onto field to interfere with play/someone

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct Only physical offenses against match officials gives a DFK restart. Verbal offenses (Dissent, Offensive/Insulting/Abusive language) is still IDFK If advantage is played for send off offense and the player commits another offense, that offense will be penalized Tactical foul - Caution unless penalty kick awarded and foul was attempt to play the ball Caution for goal celebration which causes safety or security issue Entering field of play without permission and stopping goal or committing DOGSO is a send off Off field offense by/against player involving opposing player/substitute/team official (or against match official) while ball is in play is penalized by FK on the boundary line DFK for throwing or kicking ball/object onto field to interfere with play/someone DFK on boundary line for throwing or kicking ball/object at someone off the field

Law 13 - Free Kicks

Law 13 - Free Kicks Attacker in or entering the penalty area before a defensive free kick has left the area cannot play or challenge the ball until it has been touched by another player

Law 13 - Free Kicks Attacker in or entering the penalty area before a defensive free kick has left the area cannot play or challenge the ball until it has been touched by another player - Kick is retaken

Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Law 14 - The Penalty Kick IF both the kicker and goalkeeper offend at the same time:

Law 14 - The Penalty Kick IF both the kicker and goalkeeper offend at the same time: If no goal, both get cautions, retake kick

Law 14 - The Penalty Kick IF both the kicker and goalkeeper offend at the same time: If no goal, both get cautions, retake kick If goal, caution the kicker and kick is recorded as a “miss” + IFK for defense

Law 14 - The Penalty Kick IF both the kicker and goalkeeper offend at the same time Goal can be awarded after outside interference if ball still goes into goal

Law 16 - The Goal Kick Attacker entering the penalty area before the ball has left the area cannot play or challenge for the ball until it is touched by another player