9v9 Saturday Morning League Schedule / Standings

General Rules for 9v9 Saturday Men’s Leagues

– Team roster consist of 16 players maximum – Only rostered players are allowed to play

• Once a player plays once they’re in the roster – rostered players cannot be changed for other players
• If you have a full roster you can add an extra roster spot for $30 or $25 cash
• No drop-ins allowed

– 9 players on the field per side including the goalkeeper (8 field players + 1 goalkeeper)

– Minimum number of players to start the match is 6. If you don’t have enough players to start the match 5 minutes after the start time, your team will forfeit.

-Forfeits will result in 3-0 loss for the team that forfeited

– Two 25 minute halves with 2/3 minute half-time break. No injury time and no overtime.

• For League Games the time will start running right at 10:05 AM and 11:05 AM
• Play off games will have to start at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM, be 23 minutes long, and/or cut halftime length to have enough time for penalties

-Coin toss between team captain’s to determine which team starts the kickoff

– General FIFA Goalkeeper rules except no drop kicks once the goalie has picked up the ball. Drop kicks will result in an indirect free kick for the opposing team where the offense took place.

– Players must be wearing the same colored jerseys – Socks and shorts don’t have to match 

– Long socks and Shin guards are optional but they are recommended 

– No offside rule

– If the ball goes out of bounds through the sidelines we use throw-ins to restart play

– Notify the referee if you want to make a substitution and substitutions are only allowed when the ball is stopped not during gameplay. All players going into the field have to go in through the middle to avoid confusion.

– The ball may travel forward or backward on the kick-off

– Indirect free kicks and direct free kick may be awarded for fouls depending on the scenario 

– Penalty kicks for fouls inside of the penalty area

– Slide tackles are not allowed at all – they can lead to injuries, and we all have to go to work the next day!

• If a player attempts a slide tackle outside the penalty box, it results in an indirect free kick for the opposing team.
• If a player attempts a slide (without contact/foul) inside the penalty box, it results in an indirect free kick and a yellow card for dangerous play.
• If a player slides and commits a foul inside the penalty box, it results in a penalty kick and a yellow or red card depending on the severity of the foul.

– Yellow cards and red cards are given for disciplinary actions. 

– For a yellow card: Players will sit out for 2 minutes or if their team gets scored on during that time then they can get back in

– Red card results in leaving the game, missing the next game, and paying a fine depending on the red card.

– Players must take off their earrings, watches, and any other jewelry before playing. If a players goes inside with these items they will get a yellow card.

— Besides the specific rules above, everything else will be FIFA rules

– Games are played in the rain or sunshine! Games will only be canceled if the city says its dangerous to play outside and they close the fields (such as during a thunderstorm) 

– Fighting will not be tolerated – any players of a team that gets into a fight will be asked to leave, will need to pay a fine, and depending on the situation might not be allowed to join future leagues

-Tie breaker for playoff spots: Goal difference (best), goals for (highest), goals against (lowest), head-to-head score, coin (if absolutely necessary)

– Tie breaker for playoff games (Quarter finals): If tie highest seed goes through

– Tie breaker for playoff games (semi finals and finals) if tie – 3 penalty kicks each team