⚽ Pickup Soccer Rules – El Paso Style
We keep it simple, competitive, and fun — but it only works when everyone’s on the same page. Here’s how we run the game:
⏰ Be On Time – Actually, Be Early
Arrive 15 minutes early to stretch, lace up, help set up the field, and get teams sorted. When everyone’s ready before kickoff, we can maximize our full 2 hours of play. More soccer, less standing around.
📋 Game Format
- Small-sided: 5v5, 7v7, 11v11 — depends on the turnout and field.
- Fast-paced, lots of touches, and space to play.
🔁 Team Rotation (if applicable)
- Winner stays — max of 2 games.
- Loser rotates out.
- Got a new team waiting? First team off helps form the next. Keep it moving!
🏁 Kickoff & Restarts
- Center start after every goal.
- No offsides.
- Sideline: Kick-in or throw-in (just stay consistent each game).
- End line: Corner kick or goal kick.
🚫 Fouls & Contact
- Call your own fouls and respect the call — no arguing. We WILL ALL ask you to leave.
- Absolutely NO slide tackling.
- Shoulder-to-shoulder is okay; reckless or dangerous play is not.
- 2 fouls = you’re out for the session. We’re here to play, not injure each other.
🧤 No Keeper Rules (Optional)
- If there’s no designated goalie, no hand use — unless both teams agree ahead of time.
⏳ Time Limit
- We usually have 2-hour field reservations.
- If everyone’s on time, we get the most out of it. Don’t be that guy who shows up late and slows the rotation.
🧠 Game Etiquette & Culture
🏆 Fair, Fun, Competitive Play
- Build balanced teams, not stacked ones.
- Give newer or less experienced players a chance to get better.
- Mix it up — play with new faces.
🙌 Respect Everyone
- All skill levels welcome.
- Encourage new players.
- No trash talk. Keep it light and supportive.
🎒 Bring Your Gear
- Cleats, shin guards (optional but recommended).
- Pinnies/uniforms are provided — help distribute if needed.
⚒️ Help Out
- Set up goals and cones.
- Clean up after. Leave no trace.
🔁 Sub Fairly
- Everyone wants to play — rotate in and out so all get time on the field.
🚫 No Drama
- Leave the ego at home.
- We’re here to get fit, play hard, and have fun.
🌱 Represent the Group
- Show good vibes on and off the field.
- Be someone others want to play with.
- Clap for good plays — even from the other team.
- Grow the community through your actions.
Let’s build something solid together.
Play clean. Play hard. Respect the space.
And most of all — show up early and ready to play.
