['The aim of this study is to assess the effect of actual match effort on dynamic balance abilities in young elite soccer players.', 'Seventeen Under 15 male players who compete at national level participated in the study. Their dynamic balance was assessed by having them jump starting with both feet on the ground in a standing position and land on one foot only. Their vertical time to stabilization (vTTS) and postural sway were calculated before and after 35\xa0min of an unofficial match. Postural sway was assessed on the basis of center-of-pressure (COP) trajectories. Parameters considered were sway area, COP displacements in the antero-posterior (AP) and medio-lateral (ML) directions and COP path length.', 'After the match, a significant increase in vTTS (p\xa0=\xa00.007) COP path length (p\xa0=\xa00.001) and COP displacements in ML (p\xa0<\xa00.001) was observed. Such effects involve both non-dominant (vTTS, path length) and dominant limb (COP displacements).'] Is dynamic balance impaired after a match in young elite soccer players?