A clean soccer lineup card is the fastest way to set your starting XI, brief your subs, and hand a tidy team sheet to the ref. Our free printable soccer lineup pack covers all three modern formats, 11v11, 9v9, and 7v7, with a pitch diagram on every card, a substitution log, a formation guide, and a playing-time tracker to help you meet the minimum-minutes rule. Print it, fill in your names, and you are ready for kickoff.
Free Printable Soccer Lineup Card Pack
The pack is a single PDF with three pages, built so a coach or team manager can fill it in at the field in a couple of minutes.
- 11v11 Lineup Card: a full pitch with a 4-3-3 shown, plus a starting XI table, substitutes list, and a substitution log.
- 9v9 and 7v7 Cards: small-sided pitches with roster tables sized to each format.
- Formation Guide and Playing-Time Tracker: common shapes at a glance, plus a quarter-by-quarter minutes grid.
Which Soccer Format Do You Need?
U.S. Soccer’s small-sided standards set the number of players and roster size by age group. Match your soccer lineup card to the right format below.
| Format | Age Group | On the Field | Max Roster |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7v7 | U9 to U10 | 6 field players + GK | 12 |
| 9v9 | U11 to U12 | 8 field players + GK | 16 |
| 11v11 | U13 and up | 10 field players + GK | Set by league |
Common Soccer Formations
The formation guide in the pack shows the most-used shapes so you can pick one and mark it on your soccer lineup card.
- 11v11 – 4-4-2: the balanced classic, strong through the middle and easy for young teams to learn.
- 11v11 – 4-3-3: attacking width with wingers high up the pitch.
- 11v11 – 4-2-3-1: a modern, control-first shape with two holding midfielders.
- 9v9 – 3-2-3: keeps width in small-sided play and encourages wing runs.
- 7v7 – 2-3-1: a possession shape that teaches spacing and a build-out.
Do Not Forget the Playing-Time Rule
In U.S. Soccer small-sided play, every player should be on the field for at least half of each game. The playing-time tracker in the pack lets you shade a box for each quarter a player is on, so you can see minutes at a glance and keep it fair. Pair it with the substitution log on the lineup card and no player gets forgotten on the bench.
Soccer Lineup Card FAQ
How many players are on a 9v9 soccer team?
A 9v9 team has eight field players plus a goalkeeper on the field, with a maximum roster of 16. It is the standard U.S. Soccer format for U11 and U12.
What is the best formation for a youth soccer team?
For beginners, a balanced shape like 4-4-2 (11v11), 3-2-3 (9v9), or 2-3-1 (7v7) is easiest to learn because it keeps clear lines and spacing. The right choice depends on your players, but these shapes are a reliable starting point.
What should be on a soccer lineup card?
A good soccer lineup card lists your starting players with positions and numbers, your substitutes, the formation, and a substitution log so you can track who came on and off during the match.
More Free Soccer Printables
Following the season on TV too? Pair your lineup cards with our free league schedules and printables.
