Golden Gate Women's Soccer League

Golden Gate Women's Soccer League (GGWSL)

Welcome to the Golden Gate Women's Soccer League! We offer exciting opportunities for women to play soccer in a friendly and competitive environment. Our league features Open (all ages) and Over-35 divisions during the Fall and Spring seasons. We play full-field, 90-minute 11v11 games with professional referees. Our Open divisions play on Saturdays, while the Over-35 divisions compete on Sundays.

Season Overview

Fall Season: Approximately early September (starts the weekend after Labor Day) through late-November
Spring Season: Kicks off the first weekend of March and goes through late May

Each team typically plays 10 games per season, depending on division size. Note that the season may extend beyond 10 weeks due to holidays, rainouts, reschedules, or byes.

League Values

GGWSL strives to teach, promote, facilitate, and develop the game of soccer for female, trans, and non-binary players throughout the Bay Area. Good sportsmanship is a cornerstone of the league. GGWSL, a nonprofit, gives back to the community through donations and partnerships with local organizations that work with youth and girls' soccer.

With almost 40 teams and hundreds of players, from beginners to WPSL players, no two teams in GGWSL are alike. Find one that's just right for you. Sign up as a team or individual today!

Which Division is Right for You?

Open Divisions:

Premier: Advanced players (college level equivalent)
D1: Advanced intermediate (formerly played at a college level)
D2: Intermediate (high school level equivalent)
D3: Beginner to lower intermediate (learning the game)

Over-35 Divisions:

Upper: Experienced players
Lower: Less experienced players

You don’t need to be in peak physical shape to join! We’re all at various stages of fitness, and many people have taken quite a few years off since they last played. We promote a dynamic league structure with promotion and relegation based on team performance each season.

How to Join a Team

Joining is simple!

Fill out the New Player Form.
Our VP of New Players and Teams, Alicia, will add you to our free agent list, which team managers review to recruit players. Teams that could be a fit will reach out to you.
Alicia will also suggest teams that match your experience level and their needs.

For any questions, you can reach Alicia at vpnewplayers@ggwsl.org.

Be Proactive

Explore individual team pages to contact teams that interest you.
Check our current team list and team recruitment page for more details.

Cost to Play

League Fee: $1,850 per team (Premier teams: $1,950)
The cost per player varies based on factors like roster size, practices, and equipment. For example, a non-premier team with a 22-person roster and weekly practices in San Francisco typically charges around $110 per player per season. Team contacts can provide specific details.

Game Locations

We play in San Francisco, East Bay (Alameda, Berkeley), and North Bay (Marin). Each team chooses its home region (indicated as SF, EB, or NB). We aim for at least half of your games to be in your home region, but it may vary based on division teams. Note that team placements can change due to promotion and relegation at the end of each season.

Join us for a season of fun, competition, and camaraderie!