Why are changes being made to youth football?
Our ambition is to provide a safe, enjoyable, and active game for every child, every week, with increased physical activity and more touches of the ball for every young player.
In 2023 The FA launched a project to explore the future of youth football in England, aiming to identify new and exciting opportunities to improve grassroots football for young players across the country. This was the first time the game’s governing body had undertaken such an extensive piece of work in over a decade, when The FA’s Youth Development Review led to the introduction of 5v5 and 9v9 formats to the youth player pathway.
Whilst our grassroots game is in a strong place The FA is committed to being at the forefront of change, ensuring we provide a game that every child can love, and enables them to reach their full potential.
This means continuing to evaluate and refine the football offer for youth players to ensure it remains the activity of choice for current and future generations.
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