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
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:
Raul Briones Cup team registration is open September 10 - November 10 *(California only)
US Open Cup - teams will be notified when the USOC registration is open
NISA Independent Cup - Qualification is through League and Cup competition
NISA NATION National Championships
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.