Description

League Starts – March 2026

$15 Annual Player Card Required for proof of age.

Rules:
25  Min Halfs
5 Min Half Time
Walls are Inbounds
Nets are out

Get ready for fast-paced action, skill-building, and unforgettable fun! Our 5v5 Youth Soccer League is the perfect place for young athletes to learn the game, grow as teammates, and experience the thrill of competition in a high-energy, supportive environment.

Designed for boys and girls of all skill levels, this league features small-sided games that mean more touches, more goals, and more fun! Players will develop footwork, teamwork, and game IQ under the guidance of experienced coaches – all on brand-new turf fields in the heart of Simi Valley.

✅ Weekly games
✅ Music, vibes, and energy every game day
✅ End-of-season awards and celebration

Whether your child is new to soccer or ready to level up, this is the league that brings the game to life. Join the movement. Play 5v5. Be a part of the future.

⚽ League Rules & Regulations

To ensure a safe, competitive, and organized league experience, all teams, players, and spectators must adhere to the following rules:

📝 Roster & Player Eligibility

• Fill-In Players

  • Must have a valid league player card.

  • $20 fill-in fee applies per player.

• Roster Freeze

  • Rosters are frozen at the end of Week 4.

  • No player additions after Week 4.

• Player Borrowing

  • Teams may NOT borrow players from other teams within the league.

🥅 Game Format

• Ball Size: Size 4

• Match Length:

  • Two (2) 25-minute halves

  • 5-minute halftime break

• Overtime:

  • Overtime is played ONLY in Semifinals and Finals

  • 1st Overtime: 10 minutes total (2 five-minute halves)

    • No halftime break

    • Teams switch sides and continue immediately

    • No golden goal

  • If tied after overtime → Penalty Kicks (PKs)

🥾 Equipment Requirements

• Shin guards are mandatory.

• Molded cleats or turf shoes only.

• No screw-in cleats allowed.

• Water only on sidelines.

• No candy or gum permitted.

⏰ Game Time & Forfeit Policy

Teams must be ready to play at the scheduled kick-off time.

To maintain schedule integrity and fairness across the league, the following late policy will be enforced:

Late Arrival Penalties

• 5 Minutes Late: Opponents may claim a 1–0 lead

• 10 Minutes Late: Opponents may claim a 3–0 lead

• 15 Minutes Late: Game is abandoned and recorded as a 3–0 forfeit loss

Forfeits

• If a team fails to show for a scheduled match, the game will be recorded as a 3–0 forfeit loss

🪑 Sideline Policy

• Only coaches and players are allowed on team sidelines.

• Parents and spectators must remain in designated outside bench/spectator areas.

🚫 Safety & Conduct Rules

• No slide tackles allowed.

• Good sportsmanship is expected at all times.

Discipline Policy

• Double Yellow Card = Red Card

  • Player is removed for the remainder of the game.

  • Eligible to return next game.

• Direct Red Card

  • Player is suspended for the remainder of the current game AND the following game.

🔁 Restarts & Special Rules

4-Second Rule

• Kick-ins

• Corner kicks

• Goalkeeper throw-ins
  Must be taken within 4 seconds or possession is awarded to the opposing team.

Kick-Ins

• All out-of-bounds balls are restarted with a kick-in (no throw-ins).

Goalkeeper Restrictions

• No punting or drop-kicking allowed.

• Pass Back Rule:
  Once a goalkeeper plays the ball, they cannot receive it back from a teammate unless:

  • It touches an opponent,

  • It crosses the halfway line, or

  • There is a change of possession.

⚖️ League Authority

League officials reserve the right to enforce all rules and address any situations not specifically outlined above in the interest of fairness and player safety.