About MSSL

The MSSL is the premier Men's Open Age Competitive Soccer League in Massachusetts. The League is affiliated with Massachusetts State Soccer Association(MASS), the United States Amateur Soccer Association (USASA) and the United States Soccer Federation(USSF). The League is incorporated and operates as a non-profit organization for the purpose of developing, promoting and administering the game of soccer among players of all ages in Massachusetts.

The MSSL is comprised of 2 divisions. The MSSL Men's Open Division and the MSSL Over 45 Division. The MSSL Men's Open Division primarily serves the 18-30 year old elite athletes, with some exceptions. The MSSL Over 45 Division serves players over 45 years of age. The League is based in the Greater Boston Area.

The Men's Open Division primarily serves players between the ages 18-30 and consists of two divisions. The first division includes 10 teams and the second division includes 13 teams. The league utilizes the international standards of promotion and relegation system in order to maintain the most competitive play at the higher division. The promotion of teams utilizes having the top two teams of the lower division promoted to the next higher division and the lower two teams in the higher division relegated to the lower division. The open division season typically begins in early April and ends in early November. No games are typically scheduled in July. The MSSL Men's Open Division has produced 5 regional championships in the last 10 years and 1 national championship in the USASA's National Amateur Cup.

For more information, please contact the league president Jim Antonakas.