Replacement Soccer Nets & Hardware: Measure Before You Buy
Replacement soccer nets and hardware are sized to the goal you already own, not to a general age group, so the tape measure comes first. A net that is cut for a 24 x 8 ft frame will sag badly on a 21 x 7 ft frame, and a net with too little bottom depth pulls the back of the goal forward every time a shot hits it. Take four numbers before ordering anything.
- Width — inside face of one post to the inside face of the other.
- Height — ground to the underside of the crossbar.
- Top depth — how far the net runs back at the crossbar.
- Bottom depth — how far the net runs back along the ground.
Mesh, Material, and Attachment
Mesh size and cord thickness drive how long a net lasts outdoors. Heavier cord and smaller mesh hold up better to weather and repeated shooting; lighter nets are easier to move for portable or practice goals. Also check how the net attaches to your frame — some goals use net clips along the posts and crossbar, some use ties, and some use a continuous lacing cord through a rear ground bar. Matching that attachment method matters as much as matching the dimensions.
Soccer Goal Sizes Commonly Used in US Play
If you are not sure which size soccer goal you need, US youth and adult play generally follows the format being played rather than the field alone. These are the sizes you will most often see specified for each format.
| Format | Typical goal size | Common use |
|---|
| 11v11 | 24 ft x 8 ft | High school, college, adult, older youth |
| 9v9 | 21 ft x 7 ft | Middle-school-age youth |
| 7v7 | 18.5 ft x 6.5 ft | Younger youth travel and rec |
| 4v4 | 12 ft x 6 ft | Small-sided and training |
Confirm the size your league or state association specifies before you replace a net, because a club running multiple age groups on one field may keep two net sizes on hand and swap them between sessions.
Anchors, Ground Sleeves, and Field Hardware
Hardware is the safety half of this category. Any goal that is not permanently installed needs to be anchored whenever it is in use, and unanchored goals should be secured or laid down flat during storage. What you need depends on the surface and on whether the goal stays put.
- Permanent installs — ground sleeves set in concrete, with caps to keep debris out between seasons.
- Portable goals on grass — auger, stake, or peg anchors driven at the rear frame.
- Turf or hard surfaces — weighted or surface-mount anchoring, since stakes are not an option.
- Consumables — net clips, ties, lacing cord, and post caps that get lost or break each season.
What This Page Lists Right Now
This collection currently carries one active item from Jaypro: the ToteMaster All Terrain Ball Cart, 36 in. L x 24 in. W x 36 in. H, listed at $386. The all-terrain build is aimed at moving loads across grass and uneven ground rather than smooth gym floors, which is why it lands alongside field equipment. Facility managers use a cart like this to carry balls to training, then to haul spare nets, clips, anchors, and tools to the goals during a net change.
Who This Page Suits
This page is aimed at the person responsible for keeping goals game-ready — a school athletic director, a parks and rec facility manager, a club equipment coordinator, or a coach who owns the gear. If you are replacing a net, bring your four measurements and your attachment method. If you are outfitting the storage and transport side of the job, the Jaypro cart above is what we have listed today. Selection and pricing on this page reflect the single active product currently in this collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a soccer goal?
A soccer goal is the frame and net at each end of the field that a team shoots into to score. The frame consists of two upright posts, a crossbar across the top, and usually a rear ground bar or back supports. The net hangs from the posts and crossbar and runs back at both the top and bottom to catch the ball.
What is a goal in soccer called?
The structure itself is usually just called the goal, though you will also hear cage or net used informally. Its parts have specific names: the vertical sides are posts or uprights, the horizontal top is the crossbar, and the mesh is the net. A scoring play is also called a goal, which is why the terms overlap in conversation.
How expensive is a soccer goal?
Cost depends mainly on size, frame material, and whether the goal is portable or permanently installed, so a small-sided training goal and a competition 24 x 8 ft aluminum goal sit far apart. Replacement nets and hardware cost much less than a full goal. This collection currently lists one item, the Jaypro ToteMaster ball cart at $386.
What size soccer goal do I need?
Match the goal to the format your players compete in, not just your field size. In US play, 11v11 typically uses a 24 x 8 ft goal, 9v9 uses 21 x 7 ft, 7v7 uses 18.5 x 6.5 ft, and 4v4 uses 12 x 6 ft. Confirm the requirement with your league or state association before ordering.
How do I measure for a replacement soccer net?
Measure four dimensions on your existing goal: width post to post at the inside faces, height from the ground to the underside of the crossbar, top depth at the crossbar, and bottom depth along the ground. Then note the attachment method — clips, ties, or lacing cord — because the net has to work with the frame you already own.
Do portable soccer goals need to be anchored?
Yes. Portable goals should be anchored whenever they are in use, and secured or laid flat when stored, because an unanchored goal can tip. The right anchor depends on the surface: augers, stakes, or pegs on grass, and weighted or surface-mount anchoring on turf and hard surfaces. Permanent installations use ground sleeves set in concrete instead.
What brands does this collection carry?
This collection currently carries Jaypro, with one active product listed: the ToteMaster All Terrain Ball Cart measuring 36 in. L x 24 in. W x 36 in. H at $386. The price span on this page therefore sits at a single point, $386. The all-terrain design is built for moving equipment across grass and uneven ground rather than indoor floors.