SD FAQ

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HOW LONG IS A "SEASON"

For SWPL, seasons vary by region (see other Regional FAQ's to see specifics). We believe in and it is our goal in each region to play in the traditional 10 month season that reflects world football (specifically, the European Calendar of football).

Going into the 2023-24 season here is our vision for San Diego:

Men's Open 1st Division

  • 1st Division - 8-10 teams
  • "Season"
    • Start of season - September 2023
    • Format - Home/Away within your group
  • Cup Competition
    • The San Diego teams have the option to also compete in the Raul Briones Cup competition for an additional 4-9 games on the season
  • NISA Nation Regional and National Championships
    • The San Diego champion will enter into the SWPL Regional playoffs
    • Winner of the SWPL Regionals will get a spot in the NISA Nation Regionals
    • Winner of the NISA Nation Regionals will compete in the NISA Nation National Championships
  • NISA Independent Cup Playoffs
    • SWPL will hold regional playoffs for all regions. The top 1 or 2 teams in each region will enter a playoff series in June to compete for a spot in the 2024 NISA Independent Cup

We will determine the exact format of the seasons based on the total number of teams registered and accepted into the league by August 1. The overall goal is to achieve 20 league games between September - May

WHAT COMPETITIONS IS AN SWPL MEMBER CLUB ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR?

We have multiple competitions. These are determined by region, conference and length of competition.

Here are some current registration dates:

WHEN CAN I REGISTER MY TEAM?

You can register a team at any time. While we take teams anytime we have an opening our traditional open registration period is between June 1 and July 31. You can start by filling out your EXPANSION FORM here.


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