League Rules

All rules associated with FIFA and USSF apply with the below variations:

* No sliding tackles. We are a recreational league and many do not slide tackle safely. We also want to keep the intensity down.
* Substitutions: you may substitute on your own throw-in, either teams goal kick, a score made, or a stoppage in play due to injury. You may also substitute on the other teams throw-in if they are also substituting. Players should be at the half line ready to substitute when the opportunity arises.
* A maximum of 6 male players are allowed on the field at a time. No maximum for female players.
* A game is a completed game if the first half has been completed.
* If a player receives a yellow card, that player is required to leave the field and another player substituted in. The player who leaves may return at the next substitution opportunity.
* If a player receives a red card which may be a red card direct or two yellow cards, that player must sit out the next game. If a player receives a second red card, that player is out for the next two games. If a player receives a third red card, that player is out the remainder of the season. The team captain is responsible for making sure the player sits out the appropriate number of games.
* If both teams have the same or very similar colors and the referee requires a change, the home team will change.