SeasonsThe Nebraska Soccer League has an annual season consisting of two sessions; Fall and Spring. The Fall session begins around the end of August and the Spring session around the end of March. There are usually about eight games each session. The majority of games are played in York, however, games can be played in Lincoln, Omaha, Grand Island, Kearney, Columbus and North Platte.

Learn About Soccer
FIFA: The Rules of the Game 2009
Laws of the Game

Teams
Teams are formed based on players' ages. Teams are designated as U12, U13, etc. The designation signifies a players age as of August 31st. For example, U12 means a player is under 12 years of age as of August 31st. A players designation is the same for the entire season; both the Fall and Spring sessions.

U12 and under teams play on smaller fields, have eight players on the field and use a #4 ball. U13 and over teams play on larger fields, have 11 players on the field and use a #5 ball. Girls may play on a boys team, however, boys are not allowed to play on a girls team.