NEW TEAMS

We’re thrilled to have you join Bay Area Adult Soccer League! With over 100 active teams, we offer a wide range of leagues and formats including Women’s, Men’s, Coed/Mixed, Indoor 5v5 (court), Outdoor 8v8 (half field), and 11v11 (full field). Whether you're brand new or returning, here's everything you need to know to get started.

How to Register Your Team

Visit www.baasl.org and click “Register to Play” (top right).
Sign up as a Team Captain, and list your team name and color (e.g., Boss Babies – Red).
Priority Registration is given to returning teams in Good Standing:
- 5v5 & 8v8: 2 weeks before league start
- 11v11: 4 weeks before league start
A nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve your spot:
- $100 for 5v5 & 8v8 | $200 for 11v11
Full payment is due:
- 1 week before start (5v5 & 8v8) unless otherwise specified
- 2 weeks before start (11v11) unless otherwise specified

💳 Preferred Payment: Zelle – Send to Bay Area Adult Soccer League at (510) 900-9559

Note: Some leagues may have a selection process or additional requirements.

Forfeit Deposit Policy

A forfeit deposit is required at the time of team registration. To retain your deposit, teams must provide at least 24 hours’ notice if they are unable to attend a scheduled match. Deposits are forfeited if notice is given with less than 24 hours.

Teams that meet the notification requirement may carry their deposit into the following season using a special user code provided by the league.

View complete information on the forfeit deposit policy HERE.

Inviting Players to Join Your Team

Once your team is registered, the next step is to invite players through LeagueApps. You’ll need each player’s email address to get started.

Log in to your LeagueApps Dashboard
Click your team name, then go to Roster > Manage/Add Players
Enter each player’s email to send an invite

Note: Terms may vary slightly depending on your device or browser. [Watch our step-by-step video instructions here.]

Once a player has registered, their profile can be easily copied into future seasons - no need to resend the invite.

✅ Important: All players must complete the BAASL waiver to be eligible to play. This waiver is automatically included in the registration process. If a player is on your roster, their waiver is complete.

Photos

Each player is required to upload a clear headshot to their LeagueApps profile. Please avoid using casual or unclear images such as Facebook profile photos. A low-resolution screenshot of a headshot works best.

To upload a photo:

Go to your LeagueApps Dashboard
Click Edit Profile
Upload your headshot and click Save at the bottom

📸 [View photo upload instructions here.]

Team Captains are encouraged to upload a team logo to personalize their team profile.

Roster Guidelines

Roster limits by league format:

5v5: Maximum of 13 players
8v8: Maximum of 15 players
11v11: Maximum of 30 players

You may add players up until the week before playoffs. After that, rosters are locked and no additional players can be added.

🔒 Only BAASL admins can remove players. To request a removal, email info@baasl.org or text (510) 900-9559.
⚠️ Note: Once a player is removed, they cannot be re-added for that season.

Viewing Opponent Rosters

All players can view opponent team rosters through LeagueApps.

To access:

Sign in to your LeagueApps account
Click on the Schedule link
Select your opponent’s team name
Click on Roster to view their lineup

Team Captains

Teams may designate multiple captains, but their names must be communicated to BAASL in order to be officially recognized and assigned within the LeagueApps system.

Uniforms & Jerseys

All teams are expected to wear matching color tops (jerseys, shirts, or pinnies) with a clearly visible number on the back, assigned to each player for the season.

Players can update their jersey number directly in their LeagueApps player profile.

Free Agents

BAASL registers free agents each season and shares the list with team captains during the week leading up to the league’s start.

Need extra players during the season? Just reach out - free agent lists are available upon request at any time.

Game Schedules

Season schedules are posted at least one week in advance and can be viewed in two places:

The "Schedule and Standings" link (via MySoccerLeague.com)
Your LeagueApps profile

All players will also receive a weekly automated email with game time, location, and opponent details.

Team Communication

Captains and players can communicate directly through the LeagueApps Play app for team updates and coordination.

Many captains also use other platforms to manage their teams, including WhatsApp, TeamSnap, Teamer, and more. Choose the tool that works best for your group.

League Rules & Code of Conduct

All teams are responsible for understanding and following the BAASL League Rules and Code of Conduct.

📘 Please review the complete rules by clicking the “Rules” link above.

Tips for Successful Team Management

Whether you're a new or returning team, consistency is key. Aim to build a roster of players who reliably attend matches and are committed to playing together regularly.

Strong teams also foster positive communication, offer constructive feedback, and often bond off the field as well. Teams that connect both on and off the pitch tend to perform better and have more fun doing it.

League Format Guidelines

⚽ 8v8 Format

Max players on field: 8 (including goalkeeper)
Coed Requirement: 3 players must be female
- Or 2 females + 1 Designated Player (DP – male, age 44+)
Minimum to play: 5 players (at least 1 female)
- If only 1 female is present, the team must play 2 players short

⚽ 5v5 Format

Max players on field: 5 (including goalkeeper)
Coed Requirement: 1 player must be female
Minimum to play: 3 players (at least 1 female)

⚽ 11v11 Format

Max players on field: 11 (including goalkeeper)
Coed Requirement: 5 players must be female
- Or 4 females + 1 Designated Player (DP – male, age 44+)
Minimum to play: 7 players (must include a goalkeeper). In coed leagues, at least one player must be female.
*A "Designated Player" (DP) is a male player age 44 or older. The designated player rule is not to be interpreted, directly or indirectly, as an assessment of an individual's abilities or a means to discriminate against any particular player or group of players. The purpose of the designated player rule is to create diversity and allow team managers flexibility in filling their team rosters and reducing the possibility of a team forfeit due to a lack of eligible players.

Privacy Policy

Bay Area Adult Soccer League (“BAASL”), including baasl.leagueapps.com and mysoccerleague.com, will never sell or share your personal information with third parties.

All data collected is used exclusively for BAASL internal purposes to manage league operations and enhance your playing experience.