Mercer County
Amateur Master Soccer League

Central New Jersey Adult Soccer League

Commissioner
Kirk LeCompte

WELCOME
The Mercer County Amateur Masters Soccer League (MCAMSL) is an adult soccer league that plays competitive, outdoor, recreational soccer in Mercer County, New Jersey. We are also known as Mercer Men's Soccer, even though several teams have women on the roster.

Our goal is to play organized, quality soccer on the best local fields with friends who love the game and savvy officials who respect the game, all at the lowest price, in order to have fun, stay in shape, and still make it to work the next day.

Although we draw players mostly from Mercer County, we welcome all players and teams willing to make the weekly trek. We are always looking to expand our league with additional players, teams and divisions. If you are a player looking for a team, or a team looking for a league, please send us an email with your info, or feel free to come to a game and talk to a team captain or the League President.

If Mercer County is too far South for you, check out the Tri-County Soccer League along the I-78 and I-287 corridors in NJ. If you are looking for something a little less competitive, try WWPSA Adult Rec League. If you are closer to Philadelphia, check out Casa Soccer.

DIVISIONS
We have an over-30 division that plays Sunday mornings, and an over-40 division that plays weeknights from September through November and from late March to through June. We also have an OPEN division that plays weeknights from mid-June through July. For current options see divisions page.

FORMAT
We play 11 v 11 OUTDOORS on full size soccer fields with two 40-minute halves utilizing professional referees. Roster sizes up to 25 players but typically 15 players at each game.

FEES
League costs are currently split by teams as a whole. Jerseys are not purchased by the League, but rather by each team separately. A $250 team deposit is required three weeks before the season start date, with payment in full at the first game of the season. See division descriptions for current fees.

The Team Fee INCLUDES all referee fees, field rentals, liability insurance, and other administrative expenses. Most teams charge about $120 per player for a 10 game season (about $100 for summer season) but it will depend on team's choice of uniforms. There's no better deal in NJ for a competitive, recreational season of soccer with professional refs on the field.

If expenses unexpectedly exceed expectations, teams will be responsible for splitting the extra costs later in the season. At this time, teams are responsible for their own jerseys. If you don't have a jersey, please wear a color that closely matches your team's selected color.

FIELDS
We rent the best grass and artificial turf fields from the county and various townships, soccer clubs, schools, and colleges. See Field Locations.

AGE RESTRICTIONS
OPEN - minimum age 17 by end of year, vast majority of players age 18 to 28
30 & Over - minimum age 28 (or 18 if goalkeeper)
40 & Over - minimum age 38 (or 28 if goalkeeper)
Players must turn the minimum age by December 31st of current calendar year (so yes, you could be 16, 27, or 37 and still play if your birthday is later in the calendar year). Exceptions are very rarely granted, but compelling requests may be made to the league at info@mercermensoccer.net. Exceptions are generally made for women players.

RULES & REGS
Rules are posted online. We play FIFA rules with only minor modifications. There are unlimited substitutions at any stoppage recognized by referee. Yellow cards require stepping off the field, but players may be substituted. Slide tackling is NOT allowed in the over-40 division, but is allowed in other divisions. All players MUST fill out and sign a player application form that includes a Hold Harmless Agreement before they can play.

SCHEDULE
Field location and final schedule will be provided online a week or two before the season starts. Rained out games will be re-scheduled when possible (not necessarily on same day of week). Final rain out decisions and schedule changes will be posted online 2 hours before scheduled kickoff. ALWAYS be sure to check web site before heading to your game.

CONTACT US
For more information you can contact the League President Kirk LeCompte at info@mercermensoccer.net or on mobile at 609.731.5924.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

GOALKEEPERS

We recognize that a good goalkeeper is hard to find and can be the difference between winning and losing, and as such, we've relaxed the age-restriction on keepers as follows:

Our 30 & Over Division allows goalkeepers age 18 and over.
Our 40 & Over Division allows goalkeepers age 28 and over.

SUMMER SOCCER

Here are some summer leagues to consider:

Our own summer league in Mercer County Park
(11 v 11 - mid June to end of July - Mon/Wed for OPEN division)
7v7 Soccer League of Ewing
(weeknights, Late May-July)
South Brunswick Adult Soccer League
(11 v 11 - Sundays, Late June-Aug)

INDOOR SOCCER OPTIONS

Here are some adult indoor options to consider:

Bob Smith Indoor Soccer League
at the Robbsinville Fieldhouse
(Weeknights November through April)
Dutch Total Soccer
in Somerset County
Ewing Indoor Soccer
organized by Ewing 7v7
WWPSA Futsal for Adults (5v5)
at West Windsor & High School North
(Monday & Friday Nights January-March)
The Fields Sports Complex
in East Brunswick

WOMENS SOCCER

Our men's divisions welcome women to play, but we currently only have about 7 women players registered on teams. Although we'd like to see more, and even start a women's only division if there is interest, we also recommend the following:

United Soccer League of PA
Women's division fall and spring
Casa Soccer League
Women's 8v8 division and coed division
Garden State Soccer League
Women's division and coed-over40 division
MSO League - Facebook Page
Women play Weeknights in Summer

If you know of a women's league that is looking for players, please let us know and we'll post it here.

FOR 20 YEAR OLDS

We currently offer an OPEN division for players age 18 and over (allowance for 16 and 17 year olds too) during the Summer only (June - July).

For Fall, Winter, and Spring, we recommend the following:

United Soccer League of PA
Both Men's Women's Divisions
Garden State Soccer League and NJSA
(Fall/Spring/Summer)
Bob Smith Indoor Soccer
(Winter)
7v7 Soccer League of Ewing
(Late Spring-Summer/Fall)
Tri-County Soccer League
(Fall/Spring)
Casa Soccer
(Fall/Spring)

ITS YOUR SOCCER LEAGUE

This league is run by actual team players not administrators. Team reps meet at least once a year to set policies, rules, and costs. The discussions and decisions by players at these meetings differentiate our league from the rest.

We owe a great deal of thanks to the many volunteers who keep this league going. Their tireless, unpaid, often unseen efforts are equal to the their outstanding play on the field. And it's not just the Captains, though they are critical, but also the many players who maintain a friendly yet competitive spirit and who care enough to make suggestions for improvement and give of their time to make it happen.

Now is the time to make yourself known if you want to be a player in shaping how the league runs. Contact Kirk LeCompte at info@mercermensoccer.net to get involved in the planning.

BUSINESS & INSURANCE STATUS

Mercer County Amateur Master Soccer League is a NJ Nonprofit Corporation.

IRS Identification Number (TIN/EIN): 20-1531349
NJ NonProfit Corporation ID: 0400-0663-56

Evidence of Nonprofit Status (PDF)
Evidence of Insurance (PDF)

Contact: Kirk LeCompte info@mercermensoccer.net or 609.731.5924

OVER-30 SOCCER

30 & Over Division
12 Teams - Sunday Mornings
Kickoff 9am & 10:30am

Congrats to over-30 2020-2021 Regular Season and Playoff Champions Polish Falcon (undefeated).

Fall 2022: Sept 11 - Nov 20
Spring 2023: Mar 19- June 25

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OVER-40 SOCCER

40 & Over Division
8 Teams - Thursday Nights
Kickoff 8:00pm

Congrats to over-40 2020-2021 Regular Season Champions Mercer Americans and playoff Champions River Horse.

Fall 2022: Sept 8 - Nov 17
Spring 2023: Mar 23 - June 15

More Info

OPEN SOCCER

OPEN Division
8 Teams - Mon & Wed Nights
Kickoff 7pm & 8:30pm

Congrats to summer OPEN 2021 Regular Season champions Barcelona (threepeat) and Playoff Champions Trenton FC.

Summer 2022: June 13 - July 27
Summer 2023: June 12 - July 26

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OVER-30 SOCCER

30 & Over Division12 Teams - Sunday MorningsKickoff 9am & 10:30am

OVER-40 SOCCER

40 & Over Division8 Teams - Thursday NightsKickoff 8:00pm

OPEN SOCCER

OPEN Division8 Teams - Mon & Wed NightsKickoff 7pm & 8:30pm

30 & Over Division
12 Teams - Sunday Mornings
Kickoff 9am & 10:30am

40 & Over Division
8 Teams - Thursday Nights
Kickoff 8:00pm

OPEN Division
8 Teams - Mon & Wed Nights
Kickoff 7pm & 8:30pm