Opening Weekend SEPTEMBER 6-8
Closing weekend for TCSL OCTOBER 4-6
Closing weekend for NPL OCTOBER 25-27
ABOUT TCSL
RAISE THE LEVEL
OUR MISSION
Twin Cities Soccer Leagues (TCSL) sets the standard for youth soccer, on and off the field, creating an exceptional league experience for all.
OUR VISION
To collaborate with our members and partners to raise the level of every facet of the game.
OUR VALUES
Collaboration
Listening first, we make shared decisions based on trust and transparency. We are as strong as the relationships among our staff, member clubs and partners.
Sportsmanship
We encourage and celebrate respect among clubs, players, parents, coaches, and referees.
Competition
We believe that appropriate competition is a cornerstone of player development and a sound soccer environment.
Excellence
We evolve and grow, on and off the field, to raise the level of the game for all.
BE READY TO PLAY
WHAT TO WEAR
HOME KITS
For each of your HOME matches, your team must wear the following kit colors. The AWAY team should plan to wear a contrasting color.
BE READY TO PLAY
WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR MATCH
Each team must bring to each match:
• GotSport match card with player photos and jersey numbers
• Physical pass for each adult in the bench area (coach, assistant coach, manager, etc.)
Physical player passes do not need to be brought to the match
TCSL Game Day procedures
TCSL HELP CENTER
Have a question?
We’re here to help. Visit the digital TCSL Help Center for information and support to help you have a successful summer season.
PLAYER HEALTH & SAFETY
OUR #1 PRIORITY ON AND OFF THE FIELD
All coaches and managers must complete the US Club Soccer adult registration. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. Requirements include:
• Background screening
• Disqualification review
• SafeSport training
All coaches and managers must have a printed US Club Soccer pass, issued by your Club. Registration information
THE CLUB PASS
SUPPORTING PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
In past seasons, we were seeing too many situations where CLUB PASS (CP) players competed in matches in which they were not a suitable fit and these players could adversely affect a match outcome.
TCSL, with club director support, made changes to the CP rule in the Fall of 2023. Previously the CP rule allowed clubs to openly move players across rosters. We have seen a need to regulate and restrict its use to best serve the overall player experience.
Applicable to 11U-19U age groups only:
• Within their age group, players are permitted to “play down” one competitive level below their primary roster competitive level, where they are listed as a Primary (“P”) player.
• Players are permitted to play up an age group without restriction.
TCSL believes this change still allows for appropriate player movement and supports clubs being able to be flexible in their approach to building match day rosters. At the same time, the CP rule also protects the integrity of scheduled games being played between teams of a like level.
Club Pass information
REPORTING SCORES
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
Referees are told to report scores within 24 hours. If they do not, we ask managers to assist us with keeping scores and standings up to date.
TCSL - Fall 2024 system.gotsport.com/scoring
Event Code: 41f5c4
Event PIN: 0118
Fall league schedule & results
Score reporting
Minnesota NPL - 2024-25 system.gotsport.com/scoring
Event Code: c8fa05
Event PIN: 0118
Minnesota NPL schedule & results
Scoring Tip
Use a mechanism to keep score during the match (i.e. TeamSnap app, or another method) and monitor whether the score has been reported. If it has not, help us out by reporting the score.
Missing a referee?
It is likely that some matches are played without a full complement of referees.
Age group If missing referees Min. referees Max. referees
9U/10U 1 1 Match should be played, facilitated by coaches 11U/12U 1 3
If one (1) referee, each team provides a “Club Linesman” to assist center referee 13U/14U 1 3
If one (1) referee, each team provides a “Club Linesman” to assist center referee 15U/19U 1* 3
If one (1) referee, each team provides a “Club Linesman” to assist center referee
*It is TCSL’s strong preference to prioritize 15U-19U matches be played with three (3) certified referees. Visit our website for more league rules information.
SIDELINE CULTURE
SET AN EXAMPLE FOR OUR PLAYERS
The SUPPORTIVE SIDELINES course: Take it today!
We believe that a positive gameday experience is critical to the health of youth soccer.
• A positive sideline culture will keep more players playing.
• A positive sideline culture will keep more referees refereeing.
• A positive sideline culture will keep more coaches coaching.
Most importantly, it creates an enviroment most beneficial to the players.
Code of conduct
Match feedback
SHARING FEEDBACK FROM THE PITCH
Players/Parents/Spectators
Bring feedback about game day experiences to their coach(es)
Coaches
Responsible for collecting/reporting issues to their Club leadership
Club
Responsible for evaluating issues and bringing concerns to TCSL
Responsible for listening and collaborating with Club to address feedback
RESPECT THE REF
HELP US BUILD A POSITIVE CULTURE
Coaches should GREET the referee at EVERY match. Thank them for coming. Set the tone for the culture of the match
• There is a referee shortage. We need to encourage our referees to stay part of the game, instead of giving them reasons to leave.
• Referees will make mistakes. They are learning, just like our players.
• Decisions are made in the moment and are final. Please understand that angles are critical to decision making, and your angle might have differed from the angle of the referee.
• Be empathetic. The referee is a son, daughter, mother, father or grandparent. What if they were yours?
• Perspective is important. Ten years from now, your child will remember the friendships they made and their love for the game. They won’t remember a call in a specific match.
Please help us be a part of the solution by creating a match day experience that is supporting of EVERYONE.
Respect the Ref initiative
THE POSTSEASON
FINISH YOUR SEASON IN STYLE
9U/10U
• BOYS - October 12
• GIRLS - October 13
All teams play 3 MATCHES
8U-TCSL Fives
• ALL GAMES - October 12
All teams play 2 MATCHES
Information and registration
HOW IT WORKS
Top 4 teams in each age/gender/division automatically qualify
11U/14U TSCL FAll league Teams
OCTOBER 11-13
All teams play 2 matches Semi-finals, Finals, Third place
Final 4 information
Team opt-out deadline Sept. 20. All teams are assumed to be invested in playing in the league championship unless specifically opted out by this date. Access Fall Final 4 Opt-Out form
information & resources
• Fall TCSL schedules & results
• TCSL Help Center
• Respect the Ref initiative
• Team of the Week nomination
• Events