Cleated soccer shoes are needed if play will be on wet, muddy, or soft surfaces. For very young players sneakers will do fine. A ball, soccer shoes, shinguards, and plenty of water. For younger players sneakers work fine on a dry field. The Laws of the Game prohibit anything which is dangerous to a player or other players.
Referees determine if an item can be worn without being dangerous.
Although the player wearing the headgear is protected, he may play in a physically more aggressive manner than others not protected, thereby becoming a danger to other players. Injuries to the teeth are so few that insurers do not require them. Many Dentists however recommend them. Field sizes vary by age group. For U6 we recommend 20x30 yds., U8 30x50 yds., U10 50x70 yds.