WHERE DO WE PLAY?
Outdoors and Indoors, year round in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. We do our best to make things easy. Games have pre-determined kick-off times and are at the same field each week. You can view exact locations by signing in.
WHAT IS THE COST?
Depends upon the League you are looking to join. Typically, the Individual Fee ranges from $125-$175 with the Team Fee being $1,350 - $1,875. It's good to note that paying a Team Fee allows you to have as many players on the roster as you like.
HOW LONG IS THE SEASON?
You are always guaranteed a minimum of 8 matches. It all depends upon the format and number of teams. A typical season runs for 8-9 weeks during the regular season. Depending upon the format and permits playoffs are also added.
CAN MY FRIEND AND I PLAY ON THE SAME TEAM?
Of course! Just add your friends name to the notes section at checkout or email us as we're not mind-readers. Individual slots can't be reserved without payment. Make sure your friend knows when he or she tells you they're "definitely in!"
JOINING AS A SMALL GROUP?
Similar to above, email us. As long as your group are committed we can likely help you find a free agent or three to fill out your squad.
WHATÂ DO I NEED TO BRING?Â
Not much, really. All you need are proper shoes, a pair of shin guards, and shorts. Most importantly, bring the right attitude! We’ll provide shirts at your first match. Just don’t show up with metal studs expecting grass fields and a Champions League atmosphere. While we welcome competition, we generally play on turf in a friendly and supportive environment.
WHAT IS THE WEATHER POLICY?
We play in most weather conditions: rain, wind, cold, sleet, and even light snow that hasn't settled. The exceptions are inclement weather and unsafe field conditions, such as lightning or ice on the pitch. In these cases, we'll issue a notice at least two hours before kickoff. If matches are canceled, they will be rescheduled. In the event of thunder or lightning, we ask players to vacate the area immediately. Our field representatives and referees will inform you when it's safe to return or if the match is abandoned altogether.
ARE LEAGUES COED OR MENS?
Most of our leagues are organized by skill level rather than gender. Unless specified as COED or MENS, our leagues are open to players of all genders. Divisions are arranged based on past results and specific requests. If you're unsure about your team's level, feel free to email us. Generally, D1 is for advanced players, such as those at the college level or with travel soccer experience. D2 is intermediate, including high school players and those with some competitive team play. D3 ranges from beginner to intermediate.
RULES, SUBBING AND REPLACEMENTS.
The rules are based on FIFA regulations with specific exceptions for the offside rule and the slide-tackle rule. For 7-a-side and under, slide-tackles are not permitted at all. For 8-a-side and above, slide-tackles are allowed but only in a limited capacity. The term "limited" means that the referee has complete discretion to decide whether a slide-tackle is permissible based on their interpretation of the game. Any instance of a player going to ground may be considered dangerous play by the referee, which would result in an indirect free kick for the opposing team.
Our substitution and replacement rules are designed to protect playing time for registered players and to limit the number of players from outside the league who can join.
5 a-side Subbing and Replacement Rules click here
6 & 7 a-side Subbing and Replacement Rules click here
8 & 9 a-side Subbing and Replacement Rules click here
REFUNDS
We understand that circumstances change. A full refund will be issued for withdrawals made up to 5 days before the season starts. After that, a full refund will be issued only if we can find a replacement player before the first game. Refunds after the season starts are pro-rated based on the number of games played. No refunds will be issued for withdrawals after Week 4 of the season. For refund requests, please email info@ilovenysoccer.com.