Playing Characteristics of the US Position Numbers

April 17, 2018 Chad Parish

Coaches and older players may find this handout on “Playing Characteristics of the US Position Numbers” helpful. US Soccer created a technical group in 2012 with the aim of formally addressing and establishing a philosophy of soccer for the United States. One of the results of that group is this numbering system.

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Chad Parish

Chad has coached recreational soccer since 2011: U10 Girls, U13 Girls, U16 Girls, and U19 Girls. He served as Recreational League Director from 2013-2022. He has a USSF E License, and was named Alabama Soccer's "Recreational Coach of the Year" in 2015.