We’re excited to officially kick off the Fall 2026 MSL Adult Soccer League this Sunday!
At this point, all teams should have received their Welcome Package and be aware of their game times. We’re looking forward to getting everyone onto the new turf and having a great season.
Before we get started, we want to highlight two new league rules that will be in effect this season. These updates are intended to align with recent FIFA approaches to game management and, most importantly, help keep games moving without unnecessary delays.
1. Five-Second Restart Rule
All restarts must be taken within five (5) seconds.
Referees will use a visual five-second countdown to indicate the time remaining to restart play. If the team does not restart within the five-second limit, the restart will be awarded to the opposing team.
Referees are not expected to strictly count every restart. The countdown should be used when a team is delaying or unnecessarily slowing down the restart of play.
2. Captain-Only Communication with the Referee
Only the team captain or designated team representative may approach the referee to discuss calls, decisions or concerns during the game.
Players should direct any questions or concerns to their captain, who can then communicate with the referee.
The goal of this rule is to reduce multiple players approaching or surrounding the referee, create one clear point of communication, and help keep the game moving in a respectful and organized manner.
We recognize that these are new rules and it may take some time for everyone to adjust. Referees and league staff will provide reminders as teams become familiar with the process.
Red Card Suspensions & Discipline
Any player who receives a red card is automatically suspended for their next game, at minimum.
The MSL Discipline Committee will meet once per week to review all red card reports submitted by referees. Following the review, the committee will determine whether any additional suspension or discipline is required based on the incident and referee report.
Changing Areas & Facility Use
A reminder that players should not change in the field house or around the field area. Each team has access to a designated locker room for changing, and there are also washrooms readily available within the facility.
Please help us keep the field and surrounding areas clear and use the designated locker room spaces when changing.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and support in helping us create a league environment that is safe, respectful, fun and professional.
Good luck to all teams this season, and we’ll see you on the field!