Question 1

What is required for Match Day?

Accepted Answer

1. Host / Home team should confirm game schedule the Thursday prior to the game.
2. Contact Info:
(1) Click on the Public Page Schedule
(https://system.gotsport.com/org_event/events/43531)(2) Click the Gender, then the Schedule for the appropriate Age / Division.
(3) Scroll to the date of the game and click on opponent.
(4) Click on View Team Contact Information.
3. Host / Home team should confirm referee assignments.
4. Home team as listed on the schedule is responsible for providing the Game Report Card to the referee.
5. Build your Match Day Roster ((https://support.gotsport.com/how-to-build-a-match-day-roster-and-print-match-day-card-as-a-coach-or-manager)for teams using club pass players and to appear on the Match Card)
6. Printing Match Card:
(1) Log into your GotSport account (www.system.gotsport.com)
(2) From your Dashboard, Select "Team Management".
(3) On the Left select "Matches".
(4) On the Right Select "Print Match Card".
(5) Once the window pops up you will select "Standard" and click "Export" and "Photo" and click "Export".  Bring both to the game.
7. Referee Fees are split by both teams and paid prior to the match.
8. Teams verify in each player with the official roster / photos against the Match Card Roster.
9. At the conclusion of the game, the HOME TEAM MUST get the Match Card from the Referee.  Home team is responsible for entering and uploading the score, cautions and ejections:
(1) Log into your GotSport account (www.system.gotsport.com)
(2) From your Dashboard, Select "Team Management".
(3) On the Left select "Matches".
(4) On the Right Click "View Score".
(5) Once the window pops up you will enter the score under the correct team and click "Choose File" and upload the Match Card / Game Sheet. Once complete click "Save".

Question 2

Who assigns the referees?

Accepted Answer

Teams are responsible for contacting their club assignor. Provided below is a link to the assignors for the respective clubs. If your club wants to add an additional assignor to this list, please contact the APL.
View Assignors (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rz5eOh7-23c2cUEnYffZDiNBIEa9qOVK/view?usp=sharing)

Question 3

What are the 2025-26 referee fees (as of Sept 1, 2025)?

Accepted Answer

Pennsylvania Fees
U8/9/10: $50 (2 x 25 minute halves)
U11/12: $60-$35-$35
U13/14: $72-$45-$45
U15/16: $84-$50-$50
U17-U19: $100-$55-$55

MD / DE Fees
U8/9/10: $50 (2 x 25 minute halves)
U11/12: $80-$40-$40
U13/14: $90-$45-$45
U15/16: $100-$50-$50
U17-U19: $110-$55-$55 * If local fees are higher the home team covers the difference

NJ Fees
U8/9/10: $70 (2 x 25 minute halves)
U11/12: $80-$40-$40
U13/14: $90-$45-$45
U15/16: $100-$50-$50
U17-U19: $110-$55-$55 * If local fees are higher the home team covers the difference

Question 4

Are secondary players allowed?

Accepted Answer

We will allow for secondary passes as long as those teams understand the player must play with the Primary team if there is a conflict. We are allowing the “club” pass in which any player in your club, age appropriate, can play for your team.

Question 5

Can you use US Club passes?

Accepted Answer

The APL is an Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer (EPYS / US Youth Soccer) sanctioned league.

Question 6

What is the maximum roster size?

Accepted Answer

• For all U8, 9 & U10 (7v7) cup qualifying teams, the maximum number of players permitted on a roster at any one time is 12.
• For all U11 & U12 (9v9) cup qualifying teams, the maximum number of players permitted on a roster at any one time is 16.
• For U13-U19 cup qualifying teams, the maximum number of players permitted on a roster at any one time is 22 with a game roster of 18 maximum.

Question 7

Does the league qualify my team for state cups?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is an Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer sanctioned league.

Question 8

How much traveling is required of the APL?

Accepted Answer

The goal of this league is to make it convenient and flexible for all teams. We will do our best to schedule at neutral sites and schedule for doubleheaders when possible.

Question 9

What are the 2025-26 Entry fees?

Accepted Answer

Fall League U09/10: $675
Fall League U11/12: $875
Fall League U13/14: $975
Fall League U15: $975
Fall & Spring U8-U10:  $825
Fall & Spring U11-U12:  $1025
Fall & Spring U13-U14:  $1125
Senior/Winter League U15-19: $950
Spring League U09-12: $350

Question 10

Can you bio-band a player?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the APL Acela allows bio-banding of players that are late developers.  This must be approved by the league director prior to participating in the game.  These instances should be used for the true develop of the player and not for chasing wins.

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