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Nov, 2013

Supporters World Club Cup

We are pleased to announce our inaugural Club Supporters Cup Tournament.

This charity tournament was conceived with the idea of uniting true soccer fans from all over the world one day at the same location. All players have the chance to represent their true colors but more importantly, provide a soccer opportunity to children in the Southern Massachusetts Region.

Proceeds go directly to support inner-city kids with the opportunity to play soccer!

Register your team now: $600 per Team (Guaranteed 4 games) - First Deadline:
After the Deadline to register and pay the Team registration fee will be $650.00 per team.

Tournament Rules:

Tournament will be played according to regular FIFA rules with the following amendments:

  • Games will be 40 mins long, 5 min halftime.
  • Eight-A-Side: Minimum requirement 8 players for an official game.
  • Substitutions: Unlimited on the fly. (Goal Keeper substitutions MUST be made during teams possession).
  • Sportsmanship: All participants are to conduct themselves in a proper, respectful manner to all League representatives, game officials, & participating players. Fighting and abusive language will be subject to red cards.
  • Free Kicks: Defending players must be a minimum of 8 yards away from the ball.
  • Pass Backs: Keeper cannot use hands to play the ball.
  • No offside, no slide tackles, no aggressive reckless play.
  • Yellow Card = 2 minutes penalty, team plays a player down, unless opponent scores. 2 accumulated yellow cards = red card.
  • Red Card = Player will automatically be suspended from game.
  • Draw: If at the end of regulation time, the scores are level, the game will be recorded as a tie with each team receiving 1 point.
  • Points: W=3 points, L=0pt., D=1pt., Forfeits 2-0.
  • Referees decisions are final & binding and no protest is allowed after the game.
  • Team Captains/Coordinators responsibilities: Ensure that your respective teams are aware of the above guidelines, player's proper behavior, & full payment of team entry dues.

After group play each team will then be bracketed off into playoff groups Top teams from each group will be entered in the Semi-Final group. Runner up teams from each group will be entered either in Semi- Final or consolation game pending the number of teams in the Tournament. Third and fourth place teams from each group will play each other. If teams are level on points, the team with the superior goal difference will advance. If teams are level on points and goal difference, the team with the superior record in the head to head vs. the other team will advance. If all of the above are equal, a penalty shoot-out will take place between the 2 teams.

Times, schedules and rules are subject to change.

Field Status

Open Open

MCE Field 3 (05:33 PM | 04/07/24)

Open Open

MCE Field 4 (11:18 PM | 04/09/24)

Open Open

GYBA F2 (10:37 PM | 04/09/24)

Open Open

GYBA F4 (10:37 PM | 04/09/24)

Open Open

GYBA F5 (10:37 PM | 04/09/24)

Open Open

GYBA F6 (10:37 PM | 04/09/24)

Open Open

MCE Field 2 (07:46 PM | 04/11/24)