Fall 2026 kicks off Thursday, October 15
VIET MOUNTAINPREMIER LEAGUE

Fall 2026

Rules of play

The short version first. The full Operations & Competition Manual is below, and it has the final word on anything not covered here.

Match format

Format
7v7, including the goalkeeper
Ball
Size 5
Game length
55 minutes · two 27-minute halves, running clock
Match roster
Minimum 7, up to 12 players
Registered roster
Up to 16 players
Substitutions
Rolling — the outgoing player fully exits first
Officials
1 certified referee
Restarts
Kick-ins replace throw-ins · no offside

Sliding

No sliding. No exceptions.

Sliding tackles, sliding to block or score, and any drop-to-ground challenge are fouls. A defender who slides in their own box gives away a penalty, even if they win the ball. Goalkeepers may slide only inside their own box.

Slide in the box = penalty kick

VAR challenges

How it works

  1. 1

    One challenge per half

    Each team may challenge one call in each half.

  2. 2

    Win it, keep it

    If the challenge is successful, the team keeps it and can challenge again.

  3. 3

    Lose it, lose it for the half

    If the challenge is unsuccessful, the team loses its challenge for the rest of that half.

What can be challenged

Goals
Penalty kicks
Red cards

Good to know

Who can challenge
Team captains or managers
Each half
A fresh challenge, no carryover
Other calls
Respect the referee decision

Discipline & cards

5

5 yellow cards

Five yellow cards over the season.

1-game suspension
=

2 yellows in the same game

The second yellow becomes a red card. The player is out for the rest of that game.

No suspension

1 direct red card

A red card shown for a serious offense.

1-game suspension

Conduct

Cursing at a referee

Earns a yellow card. A repeat offense is a straight red.

Violent conduct

Earns a red card. The player must leave the field immediately.

League review

Every red card is subject to league review. The league reserves the right to add further punishment.

Transfers & loans

Adding players

Add players any time. They must not be on another team's roster, and must register and pay the $20 fee.

Player loans

Borrow a player from another team for a week to reach the 7 needed for a match roster. A loaned player plays for one team only.

Transfer window

11/20 – 12/02

Players may transfer freely between clubs.

Fees & registration

$1,250
per team, per season

Covers field rental, referees, livestream, trophies, awards, and match balls and equipment.

$20
per player, per season

League insurance for every player, via the Mountain Premier League and sanctioned by USASA.

How to pay

Accepted
Zelle or Venmo
Zelle
720-212-9708
Venmo
Coming soon
Refunds
All payments are non-refundable

Full manual

VMPL is a competitive adult 7v7 indoor soccer league serving the Vietnamese community and the broader Colorado soccer community, built on four pillars: Fair Play, Respect, Community, Excellence.

All players, officials, referees, and spectators agree to this Manual. The League Office holds final authority on anything not explicitly covered here.

  • Governing authority: VMPL League Office
  • Media & operations partner: DT Sports
  • Venue: Foothills Sports Arena, 3608 S Kipling St, Denver, CO 80235 (Field 1 – left side · Field 2 – right side, near entrance)
  • League minimum: a season requires at least 6 registered teams to run.

Zero tolerance

Immediate removal, suspension, or expulsion for fighting or violent conduct, abuse or intimidation of referees or staff, spitting or obscene gestures, discrimination or harassment, and refusal to follow official instructions.

This manual is effective immediately and applies to all VMPL competitions.