2022 REGULATIONS ENGLISH 10.6
The only document considered to be valid proof of a player’s identity and nationality shall be a passport that explicitly states the player’s day, month and year of birth. Identity cards or other supporting official documents shall not be accepted as a valid means of identification. The PMA’s shall present each player’s valid national passport for the country of the PMA to the Venue Coordinator on the day before the match. A player without a valid passport shall not be entitled to play. 10.6.1 Concacaf reserves the right to request additional information from the player to confirm eligibility, such as birth certificate from the player, her parents or grandparents.
11 START LIST AND SUBSITITUES ON THE BENCH 11.1
Up to 20 players may be entered on the start list (11 starters and 9 substitutes). Up to a maximum of three of the substitutes may take the place of the selected players at any time during the match. The start list shall be signed by the head coach.
11.2
The numbers on the players’ shirts must correspond with the numbers indicated on the start list (numbers 1-20 only). All goalkeepers and the captain must be identified as such, number 1 shirt must be reserved for one of the goalkeepers.
11.3
Teams must arrive to the stadium at latest 90 minutes prior to kick-off and return their start list to the Venue Coordinator at the latest 90 minutes prior to kick-off. Teams will receive a copy of the start list 75 minutes prior to kick off.
11.4
After the start lists have been completed, signed by the head coach and returned to the Venue Coordinator and if the match has not yet kicked off, the following instructions apply: 11.4.1 If any of the starting 11 players listed on the start list are not able to start the match for any reason, they may be replaced by any of the 9 substitutes. The replaced player(s) may no longer take part in the match, and the quota of substitute players shall be reduced accordingly. During the match, three players may still be substituted. 11.4.2 If any of the 9 substitutes listed on the start list are not able to
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