El Paso Pickup Soccer Rules

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.
• No Team Swapping or Jersey Switches - UNLESS approved by the host.
• Absolutely NO slide tackling.
• Shoulder-to-shoulder is okay; reckless or dangerous play is not.
• ZERO tolerance for pushing (shoulder contact only). You will receive a foul and asked to leave.
• Foul language toward another player for any reason is just as equal as a physical foul. You will receive a foul for this child-like behavior. We represent the community and doing so we promote respect to one another, positive play, and acts of kindness.
• 2 fouls = you're out for the season We’re here to play, not injure each other.
• A single personal foul will expire from your active record after 90 days, but it will still remain on your permanent player history.

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.

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