LEAGUE FORMAT
The
league will be split into three divisions (EPL, La Liga and Serie A). Each
division has four teams. Each team will play the other teams in the
same division twice over the 6 week season. The first and second place
finishers in each division will play in the post-season tournament, June 2, to decide the overall champion and Cup Winner.
The
two first-place division winners with the best record will receive a
bye in the first round of the tournament. The rest of the teams will
play a quarter-final match. Playoff format is here: http://angelcityfc.com/acsl/
Here are the divisions…
EPL
Malibu United
Angel City FC
That's What She Said
Mr. Snuggleton FC
LA LIGA
Swamp Donkeys
Slutty Buffalos
ACFC
Trenchtown United
SERIE A
Real Talk
One Touch Stars
AC All-Stars
Dan Ferris' Team (waiting for a name)
You can follow the results in each division on this page: http://angelcityfc.com/acsl/
SCHEDULE
Our first game is next Saturday (April 14). The following will be the match-ups for the first day:
EPL
Angel City FC vs. Malibu United - Noon - west field
That's What She Said vs. Mr. Snuggleton FC - Noon - east field
LA LIGA
ACFC vs Swamp Donkeys - 1pm - west field
Trenchtown United vs Slutty Buffalos - 1pm - east field
SERIE A
AC All-stars vs One Touch Stars - 2pm - west field
Dan Ferris vs Real Talk - 2pm - east field
You can see the EPL and La Liga schedule here: http://angelcityfc.com/acsl/
Serie A schedule is here: http://angelcityfc.com/acsl/
RULES
The
rules of play will be the same as the rules at Santa Monica Airport.
The only difference is that your subs do not have to stand next to the
goal. Players may stand on the side of the field if they choose.
Like
Santa Monica League, games will be 50 minutes with a three-minute halftime.
There will be no off-sides. No slide tackling. Free substitutions.
Two-minute penalty for yellow cards. Immediate expulsion for red
cards.
All league rules can be found here: http://angelcityfc.com/
In the standing, like the SMASL, teams tied on points will be seeded first by head-to-head results, then goal differential.
ROSTER FORMS
We
do not require ID cards. We do require that every team keeps their
roster on file with the league. Whenever you have a new player join the
team, that player needs to sign the roster. Returning teams will find
their roster forms from past seasons at the league table (west of the
field). Please pick it up before the game, have any new players sign
and return the form to the table before your game.
New teams can find blank roster forms here: http://angelcityfc.com/acsl/
We
will also have forms for you at the league table (west of field, under
the tree, near the playground). Please have your players sign the form
and bring it to the league table before your game.
REFEREES
To
avoid conflict of interest, I will not have any role in choosing the
refs. The refs will be provided by Rolando Marchis, the manager of the
Santa Monica League. You will recognize most of the refs from Santa
Monica Airport.
The refs are not perfect, but
we've found them to be very fair in the past. If, however, you have a
complaint about one of the refs or if you'd just like to comment on a
ref's performance, you can find an evaluation form here: http://angelcityfc.com/acsl/
If you decide to fill out one of the forms, you can give it to me and I will get it to Rolando.
CONDUCT
Our
league is made up of teams that have known each other and played
together for many years. We're competitive, but we are also friends.
I'm proud of the community that's grown from our league.
We
can't control all of our players all the time. Problems will happen
occasionally, but generally we expect our players to treat each other
and the refs with respect.
Players receiving
red cards will serve a mandatory one game suspension and based on the
recommendation of the ref, there may be an extended ban for very serious
problems.
QUESTIONS/PROBLEMS
I'll
be at the field for most of the games. You can find me on the west
side of the field, near the league table. Feel free to come over if you
have any questions or concerns, or just to say hello.
You may also email me or call/text my cell phone at 310-804-2873.
If
you're having trouble fielding a team, please let me know as soon as
possible. I may be able to help you find players or bring in a
replacement team for that week as I've done in the past.
FIELD INFORMATION
We're
lucky to be able to use the field at Playa Vista. We divide the field
with cones and set it up so that we don't disturb the nearby playground.
Be aware that there are kids close to the field, so please control your language as much as possible.
There
will be an area of field behind the South goals where players can warm
up. You may also use the grass on the side of the field to stretch and
set up for the game.
Parking is available in the small lot next to the field and also on the street next to field (Bluff Creek Drive)
You can find directions to Playa Vista on this page: http://angelcityfc.com/acsl/
I've
also Googled directions from Santa Monica Airport to Playa Vista, so
you can get a clear idea exactly where the field is located. Those
directions are here: http://g.co/maps/9hyyd
The field is at the intersection of Playa Vista Drive and Bluff Creek Drive.
CONCLUSION
We're very excited to be playing again. Thanks for all your help. I'll see you at the field next weekend.
Ben Kull, Manager
Angel City Soccer League
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