Author: glwslwebmistress

Computers are supposed to make our lives easier, right?

Well, the “computer” is still giving Amy fits at SoccerConnect.com. So, here is the various schedules as XLS sheets for now.

Open, click here
Div1-Over30, click here
Div2-Over30, click here
Div3-Over30, click here
Over 40, click here

When the full schedule actually can be uploaded in SoccerConnect, I will put deep-links to each teams’ and divisions’ master schedule. And you will be amazed and awe-struck at my wizardry!!

If you’re still unable to access your roster to the print, it’s probably because someone still hasn’t completed their registration.
Please check with your team.
The ‘print roster’ instructions are here ….

While the official schedule gets worked out, here is the games scheduled for this Sunday

Click here for the schedule (all divisions), and here is the list of fields

Trying to print game sheets? Click here

Now to enter to scores to SoccerConnect using these instructions

Your team manager should have contacted you with instructions for how to register as a player and/or team official (e.g. manager or coach). REMEMBER: you need to use the ‘team assignment’ registration code. USA Soccer has implemented this to ensure that each player is uniquely identified in the nationwide registration system.

As has been the case for a few years already, your registration payment will be processed through Soccer Connect. The Soccer Connect payment portal accepts credit cards, debit cards (Visa/MasterCard) as well as e-checks drawn directly from your bank. As has also been the practice for several years, rest assured that your credit/debit card will not be charged until your registration has been accepted by the GLWSL league registrar. 

Returning players and team officials (managers and coaches) should use your existing Soccer Connect account.  If your last name has changed since the 2024 registration, a new copy of your driver’s license will need to be uploaded into the system.  

Please note: Managers and assistant managers – if you are both playing and managing/coaching, you need to register as a coach and/or assistant coach in order to have access to the team roster and other functions that you will need to use for game sheets.

New players/coaches – you will need to create a Soccer Connect account. A head shot picture and a copy of your driver’s license is required for you to be able to register. You need to pay close attention to upload these documents in the appropriate boxes. If you are missing either document your registration will not be processed. 

Everyone, whether new or returning – your player registration must be completed by May 21, 2025 in order to be eligible to play in the first game of the season… which is slated for the first Sunday of June! Squeeeeeee!!!!

As highlighted in the fees section, the center referee gets $70 and each assistant referee gets $50. That’s $190 in total, split between the two teams at $85 a piece.

If you only have two referees when the game starts, you are not obligated to provide for the late/non-existent third referee. If the referee arrives late, you can take care of that at halftime.

Use your discretion – they do work hard, and covering the whole field is a lot of work. Especially if you are short-handed.

At the AGM of January 11, 2025, the league announced that it was formalized what had been an informal rule about hydration breaks. Starting with the 2025, any time the temperature is 85 degrees or higher, there will be a hydration break at approximately halfway between quarters. Unlike halftime, the hydration breaks will be a running clock. Please inform the referees about this change, and emphasize that it is a running clock so there is no confusion about the total game time – which remains at 90 minutes.

Erica Montessori has started a page where you can drum up players for out-of-town tournaments. Please visit Tourney Central for more information.

The decision to break up the league to “over 30” and “over 40” for 2025 will be a work in progress. We ‘get’ that.

To facilitate those necessary discussions, and for the good of the game, we will host a Slack channel. This is for any and all members — present, former and future — teams and players who need to discuss the in’s and out’s as we move toward this goal.

Please join the Slack channel. We will moderate the discussions, so please be respectful.

The annual Member meeting is set. Please set your reminder for Saturday January 11am. We will get set at approximately 10:30am, to be ready promptly at 11am.

Every team needs a representative.

Please be patient – I suffered a stroke on Thanksgiving morning and I have Aphasia, so it takes me a little longer. Thank you for your patience.