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MISA PLAYOFFS

Playoffs 2025 are the following dates:

High School -- Oct 18-19, Oct 25-26

5th/6th and 7th/8th -- Oct 25-26, Nov 1-2

ALL TEAMS PLAY IN PLAYOFFS

COACHES: Report Scores (Playoff PIN is 7044)

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Teams are seeded at end of season based on Points (Win/Loss/Tie).​
Tiebreaker if points are equal: Goal Differential, then Goals Against, then Goals For.

 

All playoff games are single elimination, except South 5/6.

  • 5/6 Boys & Girls: Combined and re-seeded into Upper (Mt. Tam) and Lower (Golden Gate) brackets.

  • 7/8 Boys, 7/8 Girls, HS Boys, HS Girls: Seeded into single brackets.

  • South 5/6: Round Robin “Jamboree.”​​

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PLAYOFF SCHEDULES ARE LINKED BELOW.
SEEDS ARE NOT DETERMINED UNTIL AFTER THE FINAL SEASON GAME IS RECORDED.

ALL SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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HIGH SCHOOL

Mill Valley, Novato, Petaluma, San Anselmo, San Rafael

High School Boys
Schedule / Bracket
High School Girls
Schedule / Bracket

MISA NORTH
Canal FC, Miller Creek, Novato, San Anselmo, San Rafael, West Marin

7/8 Grade Boys
Schedule / Bracket
5/6 Grade Boys Mt. Tam
Schedule / Bracket
5/6 Grade Boys Golden Gate
Schedule / Bracket
7/8 Grade Girls
Schedule / Bracket
5/6 Grade Girls Mt. Tam
Schedule / Bracket
5/6 Grade Girls Golden Gate
Schedule / Bracket

MISA SOUTH
Corte Madera, Mill Valley, Tiburon

South 7/8 Grade Boys
Schedule / Bracket
South 5/6 Grade Boys
Schedule
South 7/8 Grade Girls
Schedule / Bracket
South 5/6 Grade Girls
Schedule

MISA Playoff Rules

All playoff games follow the regular MISA Playing Rules & Protocols, with the following adjustments:

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Game Lengths

  • High School: 2 × 40-minute halves

  • 7th/8th Grade: 2 × 35-minute halves

  • 5th/6th Grade: 2 × 30-minute halves

  • Halftime: 5 minutes

 

Tiebreakers
Non-Semi Final/Final Games

  • No overtime periods.

  • If tied at the end of regulation, proceed directly to a Penalty Kick Shootout (see rules below).

 

Semi-Final & Final Games

  • If tied at the end of regulation, play two 5-minute Golden Goal overtime periods (first goal ends the game).

  • If still tied, proceed to a Penalty Kick Shootout.

 

Penalty Kick Shootout Rules

  • FIFA Laws of the Game apply, with these modifications:

    • ​Any eligible player (including substitutes at the end of regulation) may take a kick, except players who were disqualified.

    • No repeat kickers until all rostered players have taken a kick.

    • If team rosters are unequal, the smaller roster sets the number of required unique kickers.

      • Example: Team A has 9 players; Team B has 12. Both must use 9 different players before repeats. After that, Team A must repeat, while Team B may either use their remaining 3 or begin repeating.

    • Any eligible player may serve as goalkeeper. Goalkeepers may change between kicks and may also take a penalty kick themselves.

 

Warm-Ups

Due to field scheduling, warm-ups may be restricted to areas near the field. Teams must be ready to begin games on time.

 

Playing Time

Every player must play at least 50% of each game. Failure to meet this requirement may result in:

  • Team disqualification from playoffs or championships

  • Suspension or banning of coaches from future MISA seasons

 

Stoppage Time

Referees should only add stoppage time for significant injury delays. If a referee determines a team is deliberately wasting time (e.g., excessive substitutions), stoppage time may be added at their discretion.

 

Score Reporting

Scores must be reported accurately. Failure to do so may result in:

  • Team disqualification (including from championships)

  • Suspension or banning of coaches from future MISA seasons

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MISA Playoff Blowout Policy

A “blowout” is defined as winning by more than 6 goals. Example: 7–1 is acceptable; 8–1 is not.
This policy applies to all playoff and tournament games, with the following clarifications:

 

1. Single Elimination Games​

  • Teams that win by more than 6 goals will be penalized in their next game.

  • The violating team must play with one fewer player than the standard format.

    • Example:
      In 11v11, the team plays with 10 players while the opponent plays with 11.
      In 9v9, the team plays with 8 players while the opponent plays with 9.

 

2. Tournament Seeding Games​

  • If a team wins by more than 6 goals, they will earn 1 point for the win instead of the standard 3 points.

 

3. Championship & Consolation Games

  • Since there is no following game, teams are required to manage scoring to avoid exceeding the blowout threshold.

  • Coaches who violate this rule may be suspended or banned from future MISA seasons.

 

4. Unsportsmanlike Conduct

  • Coaches or teams that deliberately score an “own goal” to manipulate results (e.g., tournament advancement) may be suspended or banned from future MISA seasons.

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