LNFA Law Differences from FIFA’s Laws of the Game
Rosters/Match Reports
• Rosters may have up to 7 under 30 players listed. Goal Keepers are exempt from age restrictions.
Goal Keepers who do not count against a clubs under 30 allotment, may not play on the field.
• Players ages are determined by their birthday and not by any cut off or registration date.
• Under 30 players should be highlighted on Match Reports and should wear identifying arm bands.
Substitutions
• Only the club with ball possession can substitute.
• Substitutions are reciprocal and unlimited.
• No substitutions are permitted on free kicks of any kind unless the refs stops play for injury, then both clubs can substitute.
Yellow Card Rule
• Players who receive a Yellow Card must sit out 5 mins and may be substituted.
• Goal Keepers are exempt from this rule.
In the case a Goal Keeper receives a yellow card, another player on the field must exit in his place to serve his
punishment. This player may be substituted.
