So what goes into creating a pitch fit for the professional ... the rules of soccer, states that a field must be rectangular and marked with continuous lines. A full-size pitch may be anywhere ...

This is a significant shift in youth soccer, and by reducing the field size, MLS NEXT anticipates a myriad of benefits that enhance our players’ long-term potential. For optimal player ...

In the end, it was an even playing field ... of soccer in the Southwest, I think, is unfortunate." He bristled at Arena's comment that his club had "not been amenable" to adjusting the dimension.