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This division is usually a mix of players with less soccer experience or those who have played for years but prefer a very recreational level of play. It's ideal for players who understand the 11v11 format of play well, but are developing their skills in general or they're experienced but aging. Fitness level and ages vary, but is often under 70.
Thursday nights | late May - mid August | 1 game/week
No games 4th of July week or between July 14-18
1 referee per game
Fields scattered around metro area (within 35miles of state fair grounds), our home field is TBD
Typical kickoff time for games is 630pm, and each game is 90 minutes.
The per player contribution is estimated at $137 for the team, plus a player pass ($26) paid to the league in May. More info and resources such as the breakdown are available at mwsl.org. Team shirts will be available for $14ea, our primary colors are Royal Blue and Silver (light gray is fine too).
#1 Please download the app Spond, and use code AXNHU when join in if you are new to the club. You'll manually be added to the team in Spond, once you are, be sure to click the star within the sub-group to favorite your team and create a shortcut.
#2 The total league dues will be $137/player including any card fees. If you need to pay only a portion, then the minimum deposit will be $50 and the balance will be due by May 1st. Providing this payment is the guarantee of your spot, and spots where lack of action or communication of intent will be released at our discretion. So please communicate intent to join and intent to join etc. Provide payment on Spond or using any method noted on our payment page.
Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to replace your spot, in which you'll receive a prorated value that deducts any costs already incurred.
DO NOT sign up for this league if you have visible permanent jewelry as no jewelry can be worn that means including taping it is not permitted.
#3 A single shirt will be provided to you in your team's primary color. The secondary color you will be responsible to attain. Our standard color is royal blue, and secondary is silver (light gray or white is fine). No numbers are needed for the rec level of play in the MWSL. If this standard changes we'll adjust accordingly.
#4 You will secure your $26 Session player pass in May, that will be further communicated to you then.
This is the primary pass for the league, during off-seasons the fee is $5, but the MWSL must forward this fee onto US Soccer as it covers their insurance and member costs.
Please reach us at ryan@grayduckssoccer.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Players are required to wear shin guards. Any color shorts and socks are okay, though see below for common colors. Players are required to have both team color shirts with a unique number, we will place an order for shirts ahead of the season for those who do not have them. Taping a number on a shirt is okay.
Common colors for socks and shorts are royal blue, gray, white, and black.
There is a zero jewelry policy, so if you have permanent jewelry do not join a team that plays in the MWSL. Why? This rule is handed down by FIFA and US Soccer, and the MWSL league is part of US Soccer's structure. If you have permanent jewelry you should instead play coed and/or in the MPRB league. Taping and covering of watches, fitbits or jewelry is not permitted. Even if a ref is lenient, that is not an excuse. Players can be fined by the league and teams can be fined by the league if players take the field with jewelry.
Teams can pursue their own practices, but adult soccer tends to just be games only as people have limited ability to participate in extra curriculars. There is not a coach either. Teams are expected to work together, and often team captains emerge to help lead the team through the game strategically.
A team manager is always necessary to ensure game day rosters are printed, a check is available to pay refs at half time, and any other game materials are present. A club admin is always involved in teams to ensure the teams have what they need for a fun, competitive and successful season of play.
The summers are busy in Minnesota and it is expected people will miss a couple games. It is how you go about missing a game that matters. All attendance RSVPs are due 48hrs or more in advance. Any changes to the RSVP need to me additionally noted in the team chat as a change to the invite is not sufficient to alert the team that a drop has occurred.
Anyone who no shows or consistently drops last minute is subject to being removed from the team without refund. The leagues are expensive and that sort of action has negative impacts on experiences and safety. We do a lot of the work to make it so all you have to do is RSVP yes or no, and show up to play and have fun when you're a yes.
We strive to build our teams to have a balance between up top, mid and defense. The only assured role on a team is the goalkeeper. Strategically we want our best defender as center backs, and our ball distributors in the center mid.
Teams have always worked together to balance out who players where. There tends to be more interest in forward than other spots, so we do not permit people to ONLY play striker. If that is all you want, then playing adult soccer may be a challenge for you in general. Not saying forwards wont ever get that chance, but teams need to share the role is all.
All players are expected to share playing time, and there are unlimited subs permitted. Stoppages are when subbing can occur, and players may go in and out of play unlimited numbers of times. Players average around 60 minutes of play during each game.
No one is permitted to play 90 minutes in our club. Some players may earn extra playing time grace from their teammates if they play a role others don't want to play e.g. center defense. If players are not being effective and they're tired, teammates can and should call them off the field to get fresh legs.
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