How Long Is a Soccer Game?
The length of a soccer game depends on the level play. There are professional, college, high school, junior varsity, recreational and youth league soccer games
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Professional
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Professional soccer games are 90 minutes long. They are divided up into two 45-minute halves. A tie is recorded as such unless it is a championship game, in which case they will play a 30-minute overtime period.
College
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College soccer games are 90 minutes. They are divided into two 45-minute halves. A tie is recorded as such, except in the case of a championship game, in which case two 10-minute "Golden Goal" periods will be played (the first team to score wins).
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High School
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High school soccer games for both boys and girls are 80 minutes in duration. The games can be played in two 40-minute halves or four 20-minute quarters. Tied games may result in further play, depending on the individual state soccer association.
Junior Varsity
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Junior Varsity soccer games are 50 minutes. They are divided into two 25-minute halves. Tied games may result in further play, depending on the individual state soccer association.
Recreational
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Recreational soccer games are 40 minutes. They are divided into two 20-minute halves. Tied games may result in further play, depending on the individual recreation league.
Youth
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Youth soccer games are 40 minutes long. These games are divided into four 10-minute quarters.
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