NYSL Levels of Play

LEVEL 1

Division 1 & 2

LEVEL 2

Division 3 & 4

LEVEL 3

Division 5-8

Nebraska State Soccer Levels of Play

LEVEL 1

  • More serious, usually year long training commitment

  • Extensive travel usually expected

  • Team formation is typically by tryout or invitation

  • Often times the top 1 or 2 teams in a club

LEVEL 2

  • Team formation is typically by tryout, invitation or placed by ability

  • State and minimal regional travel may be possible

  • Focus is on competitive play and development

LEVEL 3

  • Focus is on fun, not results

  • Anyone can join any team / no one is cut. Teams are formed at random

  • Travel is limited to occasional local tournament play

NSS
Recommendations

  • Teams can play up levels but never down

  • Players can play on teams in two different levels (must still follow league/tournament rules)

  • The 'best' level is not the highest level, but the one that fits your team best and provides the best competition