Women's Soccer League

Join the new Regional Women’s Recreational Soccer League, offered by Northborough, Westborough, Southborough, and Hudson Recreation!

This 7v7 league is open to women ages 18 and older. All experience levels are welcome, whether you’re a former player, returning to soccer after time away, or trying the sport for the first time.

Players will register individually through their local recreation department and will be placed on town-based teams. Games will be played on Sunday evenings between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. for five weeks, followed by a championship game in Week 6.


Min roster: 10
Max roster: 14

No games on Oct. 11th for the holiday weekend
Please note November 15th is a make-up date if needed.
 

Rules

  • Roster Rules
  • Minimum roster: 10 players.
  • Maximum roster: 14 players.
  • A player may only be registered on one team.
  • No unregistered guest players are allowed.
  • Rosters lock after Week 2, except for approved injury replacements.
  • A player must participate in at least one regular-season game to be eligible for finals night.
  • A team may use a registered league substitute only when it expects to have fewer than nine available players.
  • Playing Rules
  • Seven players are on the field for each team, including the goalkeeper.
  • A team may begin a game with at least five players.
  • Games use a size 5 soccer ball.
  • Games consist of two 25-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime.
  • Unlimited substitutions are allowed during stoppages with the referee’s permission.
  • No slide tackling is allowed.
  • No offside rule will be used.
  • Shin guards are required.
  • Metal cleats are not allowed.
  • Goalkeepers must wear a color that differs from both teams.
  • Teams must wear matching shirts or league-approved pinnies.
  • Regular-season games may end in a tie.
  • Final-week game tied at the end of regulation go directly to penalty kicks.
  • Yellow and red cards may be issued by the referee.
  • A red card results in removal from the game and a minimum one-game suspension.
  • Fighting, threats, discriminatory language or referee abuse may result in removal from the league.
  • Forfeit Recommendation
  • A team that cannot field five players within 10 minutes of the scheduled start time forfeits the game.
  • Captains should notify the league administrator as early as possible if a team is in danger of forfeiting.
  • Individual teams may not cancel or reschedule games without league approval.
Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Womens Soccer League - Team 1 
18y and up N/A Su  09/27/2026 - 11/08/2026
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Melican Middle School - Field D 		$120.00 Res
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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