Adult 5v5 Rules

General Rules

  • A goal may not be scored directly from kickkoff.

  • When the ball goes out of bounds, play restarts with a kick-in.

    • The ball must be placed on the line.

    • Opponents must remain 2 steps away.

    • The kick must be taken within 5 seconds.

    • A goal may not be scored directly from kicks-ins.

    • A goal may not be scored directly from a corner kick.

    • Opponents must remain 3 steps away.

    • Defenders must stay 3 steps away

    • A goal may not be scored directly from a free kicks.

    • Slide tackles are not allowed.

    • A slide tackle inside the penalty area results in a penalty kick.

    • Any goal scored while performing a slide tackle is disallowed

    • The goalkeeper may handle the ball only inside the penalty area.

    • Goal kicks are taken with the foot.

    • The goal kick must be taken within 8 seconds.

    • If the goalkeeper scores directly from a goal kick, the goal will only count if the ball is deflected by another player (either teammate or opponent) before entering the goal. Otherwise, the goal is disallowed and play restarts with a goal kick for the opposing team.

    • No punts or drop kicks.

    • Goalkeeper cannot score directly with a throw, the goal will only count if the ball is deflected by another player (either teammate or opponent) before entering the goal. Otherwise the goal is disallowed and play restarts with a goal kick for the opposing team.

    • Unlimited substitutions are allowed.

    • Substitutes should sit or stand in the designated areas.

    • Play does not stop for substitutions.

    • The player leaving the field must exit before the substitute enters. enters.

    • If the team has too many players on the field, the other team will be awarded a penalty kick.

League Format

  • Format: 5v5 on an indoor turf field

  • Competition System: League based on numbers of team

  • For Coed: Three men and two women on the field

Match Duration

  • 50 minutes with a 5-minute halftime

  • Ties

    • Group Stage:

      • Matches may end in a draw.

    • Knockout Stage:

      • Three penalty kicks per team.

      • If still tied, sudden death penalties.

Fouls & Penalties

Yellow Card

  • Warning for unsportsmanlike conduct or repeated fouls

Red Card

  • Immediate ejection for violent conduct, serious fouls, or abusive language. Player will miss rest of the game and the next game.

Other Important Info

  • Pushing, holding, or striking an opponent is prohibited.

  • All free kicks are indirect, except for penalty kicks.

  • Unsportsmanlike conduct and intentional time-wasting are not permitted.

  • If the ball touches the ceiling, possession is awarded to the opposing team on the spot directly below the ceiling net and play restarts with an indirect free kick.

  • If the ball touches the ceiling while inside the box, the ball will be moved to outside of the nearest box line.

  • The goalkeeper may not handle an intentional back pass from a teammate

  • The referee’s decisions are final and must be respected.

  • On a goal kick, the ball must be completely stationary before it is kicked.

  • Corner flags may not be moved during corner kicks.

  • Only coaches, players, referees, and authorized Soccer Plant media personnel are allowed on the field.

Standing

Win: 3 Points
Draw: 1 Point
Loss: 0 Points

Player Conduct

Respect

Zero tolerance for abuse toward referees, opponents, or teammates. Penalty for being disrespectful: Immediate removal from the tournament with no refund.

Punctuality

Teams have a 5-minute grace period after the scheduled kickoff. After that, the match will be declared a 3-0 forfeit (Default).

Tiebreakers

  1. Head to Head

  2. Goal Difference

  3. Goals Against

  4. Goals For

  5. Coin Toss