About Us

The Menlo-Atherton Adult Soccer League (MAASL) was started in 1980 to provide women 23 years and older with a chance to play amateur, recreational soccer. We are a non-profit league based in Menlo Park, California.

We play year round, with two main seasons and two mini-seasons per year. The main seasons run mid-March through mid-May and September through mid-November, with game days on Saturday morning and Monday or Thursday evenings, depending on field assignments set by the City of Menlo Park. Mini seasons play weeknights only. All games are officiated by paid referees.

Players of ALL abilities are welcome. The emphasis of our league is on getting fit and having fun. Membership must be renewed each season by registering online. Please note that we do not hold regularly scheduled practices, but playeres are encouraged to organize practices on their own if there is enough interest among team members.

Commitment

The league recognizes that members are involved in careers, families, and other activities that will sometimes take precedence over soccer games. Excessive absenteeism, however, is demoralizing and is not fair to other team members. It is your responsibility to RSVP "no" if you are unable to attend a game. We urge you to RSVP at least 48 hours before the game to locate a replacement player.

Conditioning & Injuries

Soccer is a strenuous game. Studies show that while it is impossible to eliminate injuries entirely, they can be minimized by proper physical conditioning and tight officiating to eliminate dangerous and/or rough play.

Physical conditioning is your responsibility. The league encourages you to consult your physician if you have any doubts about your capacity to handle the stresses of competitive soccer. Don't wait until the season starts to begin getting in shape for soccer. According to most physicians, you are most apt to be injured in a sport when you play all-out on the weekend after getting little or no exercise during the week.