League Info
A fun and safe opportunity for recreational adult soccer in Marin
MCSL provides a fun and safe opportunity for recreational adult soccer in Marin. Participation is open to women at least 18 years old and to men at least 30 years old.
The MCSL 11v11 games are on Saturdays, with Spring and Fall season "round-robin" schedules. Games are played at various turf fields throughout Marin. There are currently ten teams in the league.
Where We Play
Our Divisions
Three ways to play across the year
Spring & Fall · Saturdays
11v11 League
Full-sided, round-robin schedules on turf fields across Marin. We encourage friendly competition — no standings are kept and there are no trophies for winning. Good Sportsmanship Awards go to three teams each season. The primary motivation for our players is the camaraderie of the beautiful game.
Summer & Winter · Pickup
8v8 Pickup
Small-sided, pickup-style games using pop-up goals — no refs and no goalies — where teams are formed at the field. The 8v8 sessions are open to any player who meets the age requirements above.
Nearly Year-Round · Sundays
Legends Division
A small-sided format similar to the 8v8s but with slightly larger goals, running nearly year-round on Sundays. Open to women at least 40 years old and men at least 50 years old — and playing in Legends never stops you from joining the regular seasons too.
We Play a Little Differently
MCSL uses the FIFA Laws of the Game, but with a few important modifications that keep our league safe, welcoming, and coed. Every player should know these — especially the physicality rule.
No slide tackles or hard challenges. This is our most important safety rule. Go for the ball and leave the player on their feet — be especially mindful when you're bigger than your opponent.
Substitutions and minimum numbers of men and women on the field follow league-specific rules.
No dogs at the fields — one of our good-relations rules with the venues we use.
Sportsmanship
First and foremost an adult recreational coed league, with an emphasis on sportsmanship over competitiveness.
To promote this culture, the league adopted these rules when it was established:
- ✓Individual match scores are not kept or tracked.
- ✓Official competitive standings are not kept or tracked.
- ✓The only award given at the end of the year is to the team that best exemplified good sportsmanship and fair play during the season.
Winning the sportsmanship trophy is more important than scoring goals or winning games.
The MCSL Commandments
1.Be nice and civil to the opposing team
We're all out here to have fun. If someone falls, help them up. Compliment a good goal, even one scored against you. Shake hands or introduce yourself before a game. Never get into a verbal or physical dispute with an opposing player — soccer raises adrenaline, and occasionally someone loses their cool. Do not retaliate. If you have an issue with an opposing player, walk away and take it to your team captain, who will pass it to the opposing team manager and/or the league's disciplinary committee. Anyone who receives multiple complaints may be asked to leave the league.
2.Play good soccer — clean, and fun
Remember that you don't win our trophy by winning games. You win by having fun and making sure your opponent is having fun too. Be mindful of the size of the player you're up against. If you're bigger, be cautious: go for the ball and leave the player on their feet.
3.Don't argue with the referee
Team captains are the only players allowed to talk to the ref. Everyone else has exactly two league-approved responses to a referee's decision:
4.Involve every player — pass to the women
We are a coed league, and our success depends on it. Pass to the women whenever they're open, and include them in the game regardless of talent level. We have an amazing group of talented, devoted women in this league, and we've lost great players over the years simply because some men chose to play around them instead of with them. Don't let that happen — involve everyone, to a fault.
Sportsmanship Index Standings
While we don't track competitive standings or scores, we celebrate sportsmanship. The Sportsmanship Index rewards teams for safety, respect, communication, and positive league engagement. Updated weekly after each match weekend.
On mobile: Scroll horizontally to see all metrics (Safety, Respect, Spirit, Deductions, etc.)
Disciplinary Actions — Incident Report
The League Rule Book specifies that Team Reps and referees must report all serious incidents within 24 hours of the match. This includes any injury that prevents a player from continuing, regardless of whether a foul was called or a card issued.
Open the Incident Report FormOur goal is not only to record incidents but to prevent them whenever possible. Every Team Rep is a League Ambassador, responsible for the safety and enjoyment of all players. If you see a player talking back to the referee, using excessive physicality, or displaying poor sportsmanship, please:
- ▸Remove the player from the field and have a conversation with them.
- ▸Coordinate with the referee and opposing Team Rep to de-escalate. You are authorized to stop the game if needed to restore order.
The file below explains the process that governs the activities of the Disciplinary Committee.
Disciplinary Committee Operating Guide (PDF)MCSL Sexual Harassment Statement
Important Notice to All Team Representatives and Players:
The Marin Coed Soccer League (MCSL) is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for every player and participant. We ask all Team Representatives and players to give this important matter their attention and to help ensure that everyone can participate in our league free from sexual harassment.
What Is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favors, or unwanted verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. It can also include unwelcome conduct based on sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. Sexual harassment can be directed toward anyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
Prohibited Conduct Includes, But Is Not Limited To:
- Unwanted sexual comments, jokes, teasing, or remarks about someone's body or appearance
- Sexual advances, propositions, or repeated requests for dates or sexual activity after being declined
- Sexual gestures, staring, leering, or displaying sexually explicit or suggestive images
- Unwanted touching, grabbing, hugging, kissing, or other physical contact of a sexual nature
- Sexually explicit, suggestive, or degrading messages, texts, emails, or social media communications
- Comments or conduct targeting someone because of their sex, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation
- Retaliation, intimidation, or hostility toward anyone who rejects unwanted sexual attention or reports harassment
MCSL has zero tolerance for sexual harassment. Everyone—players, Team Representatives, referees, league officials, and visitors—is expected to conduct themselves with respect and integrity, both on and off the field when participating in MCSL activities.
Reporting Procedure
MCSL members and visitors who experience or witness harassment should report incidents promptly to the League through the Incident Report form on this page. The report is automatically sent to the Disciplinary Committee and will be reviewed within 24 hours.
Reports will be handled as confidentially as reasonably possible and investigated promptly and impartially.
Investigation and Disciplinary Action
All complaints will be investigated thoroughly and fairly. Individuals found to have engaged in sexual harassment or retaliation may face disciplinary action, up to and including suspension or expulsion from the League.
Retaliation against anyone who reports harassment in good faith, participates in an investigation, or supports another person who reports harassment is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action.
Responsibilities
Team Representatives are responsible for ensuring that their players are aware of this policy, providing guidance on how to report concerns, and supporting the League's investigation process when requested.
Players are expected to comply with this policy and to contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and safe culture both on and off the field.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter and for your diligence in helping us maintain a safe, respectful, and welcoming community. We appreciate your commitment to making MCSL a community where everyone can enjoy the game and feel safe participating.
— MCSL Disciplinary Committee