ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE RULES
Download IFAB Laws of the Game
https://www.theifab.com/laws-of-the-game-documents/?language=all&year=2025%2F26
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Misconduct Outcomes
Yellow Card Accumulation
Accumulating 4 yellow cards results in a 1 game suspension. This is a recreational league focused on enjoying the game and having fun.
Yellow Card for Dissent Toward the Referee
First incident is a warning from the league.
A second occurrence imposes a 1 match suspension served during the next match.
Sending off for 2nd Yellow Card
Standard rules apply, disqualified for the remainder of the current match and miss the next match.
Only the 1st yellow card counts toward accumulation.
Sending off for Straight Red Card
Automatic 2 match suspension (remainder of current match + 2 matches), appeals may be considered.
Sending off for Straight Red Card for
Violent Conduct/Fighting
Automatic removal from the league for the remainder of the season. Again, this is a recreational league focused on enjoying the game.
Rules of the Competition (Changes from Standard LOTG)
Law 1- The Field
Smaller field, approx. U12 size; field will be marked utilizing smaller dimensions for all field markings
Law 2- The Ball
No change, size 5 ball
Law 3- The Players
Teams will play 7v7 (1 GK + 6 field players); Minimum number to play is 5 (1 GK + 4 field players); Unlimited substitutions
Law 4- Player’s Equipment
Teams are given game shirts; cleats or sport shoes and shin guards fully covered by socks are mandatory; GK jersey not required, but Keeper needs to wear a different shirt
Law 5- The Referee
No change
Law 6- Other Officials
No other match officials, Center Referee only
Law 7- Duration of Match
40-min match (2- 20-min halves); 5-min halftime
Law 8- Start and Restart of Play
No change
Law 9- Ball In & Out of Play
No change
Law 10- Outcome of a Match
10-goal mercy rule, at the discretion of the losing team’s Captain
Law 11- Offside
No offside, but teams shall refrain from cherry picking in the spirit of the law
Law 12- Fouls and Misconduct
No slide tackling, restart is IFK for dangerous play; if contact is made with an opponent restart as Direct Free Kick
Law 13- Free Kicks
No change; safety standoff distance is 8 yards
Law 14- Penalty Kicks
No change
Law 15- Throw-ins
Kick-ins will be utilized; team in possession has 6 seconds to take kick-in
Time infraction = possession change; 2yd standoff distance
Law 16- Goal Kicks
No change
Law 17- Corner Kicks
No change; safety standoff distance is 8 yards