Finding the Right Soccer Goals

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Youth soccer goals

The official size for soccer goals in youth leagues are 4.5 ft. high by 9 ft. wide. These soccer goals are perfect size for the youngest soccer players, and their relatively light weight (generally 175 lbs.) makes them easy to move from field to field.

Middle school soccer goals

Regulation middle school soccer goals are slightly larger than youth goals, usually 6.5 ft. high by 18 ft. wide and weighing in at around 250 pounds. Middle school soccer goals are appropriate for players between the ages of 11 and 14, when they are big enough to play on a larger field but not yet at a high school level.

High school soccer goals

Official high school soccer goals measure 8 ft. high by 24 ft. wide, which are the same dimensions as professional soccer goals. This is the standard soccer goal size in high school play across the U.S. Official high soccer goals weigh approximately 300 pounds and are most often secured permanently in-ground.

College soccer goals

College soccer goals are actually somewhat smaller than high school soccer goals and professional soccer goals, which makes scoring more challenging at the college level. Regulation college soccer goals are 7 ft. high by 21 ft. wide and weigh about 270 pounds.

Combination soccer goals

Combination soccer goals are a great option for multi-sport athletes. These soccer goals are not only the same dimensions as regulation size high school soccer goals, but they also double as football field goal uprights and include extensions to ensure that the field goal crossbar is at the proper height.

Combination soccer goals are ideal for practice at home in the backyard, no matter what sport is in season. These goals are also a cost-effective choice for use on multi-purpose fields, providing both soccer goals and football uprights.

In-ground soccer goals

These permanent soccer goals are the best and safest option if you want a build a dedicated soccer field. With in-ground soccer goals, making sure the soccer goals are securely fastened to the ground before play begins is not an issue.

Also, theft is less of a possibility with in-ground soccer goals. If you know where exactly where you want to place your soccer goals and plan to leave them there, in-ground soccer goals are the way to go.

Portable soccer goals

Portable soccer goals are an outstanding option for home use. Most backyards do not have the necessary space available to build permanent soccer fields complete with in-ground soccer goals. Portable soccer goals make it possible to set up a soccer field just about anywhere.

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