Attrition

League Overview

8 teams per division. 16 matchweeks. Every point earned under one unified rule set.

North and South divisions battle through the season under one unified rule set designed for speed, creativity, and flow.

DOMINION — THE PLAYOFF PHASE

Attrition earns your position. Dominion decides the champion.

• Top 2 teams from North qualify
• Top 2 teams from South qualify
• Single-elimination bracket
• Concrete-based postseason
• Champion crowned at Championship Weekend
• Qualified Dominion players receive hotel accommodations for Championship Weekend

Setup

• Each team may register up to 10 players per season.
• Managers and coaches are eligible to play as well.
• Games are 5v5 — no goalkeepers.
• Game duration: 30 minutes continuous play — no halftime.
• Substitutions are on the fly to keep tempo high.

Goals are small, knee-height nets, rewarding precision, control, and composure over power.

ATTENDANCE & FORFEITS

Ready-to-play counts only. A player counts only if they are checked in and on the field by kickoff.

Missing-player handicap (kickoff only):

• For each missing player at kickoff, the opponent is awarded +1 goal.
• For each goal awarded due to missing players, the opponent must also play down one player (sit one) to keep the game balanced.

Forfeit threshold:

• If a team is missing more than 3 players at kickoff, it is an automatic forfeit.

Standings impact (forfeits):

• Opponent receives 3 points and a 3–0 win recorded ( +3 GD ).
• Forfeiting team receives 0 points, a 0–3 loss recorded ( −3 GD ), plus a 1-point deduction.

Still play if you want:

• If a forfeit occurs, teams may still scrimmage / practice for fun (does not affect standings).

ODD NUMBER OF TEAMS (BYE WEEK)

• If there is an odd number of teams in the regular season, one team will have a bye each matchweek.
• Byes rotate in order from last place → first place, repeating as needed to keep it fair over the season.

Scoring System

• Win = 3 points
• Tie = 0 points
• Loss = 0 points
• Matches must be won outright to count — no shared results.

Gameplay Flow

• 5v5 format — no goalkeepers.
• Small-sided matches prioritize skill, vision, and composure.
• After each goal or skillful nutmeg dribble (a clean nutmeg that counts as a goal), the scorer rotates out — keeping flow and creativity constant.
• If a defender touches their own goal while defending, they receive a yellow card and the opponent gets an open shot from 12 steps.
• Slide tackles only allowed on turf

Discipline & Respect

• Yellow card = warning.
• Red card = ejection + 1-game suspension.
• Covering and touching the goal results in a yellow card and penalty for 12 steps.
• Pushing or forcing a defender into the goal counts as aggressive conduct and results in a yellow card.
• Reckless or disrespectful behavior may result in suspension or league removal.