Get your own World Cup going with these amateur football leagues in Singapore
Watching football on TV matches just isn’t enough for us. We are so inspired by how Lionel Messi takes apart defenses with just one well-placed pass, or how Kaka’s vision leads to a beautiful goal, that we want to take to the pitch, not the pub. While it’s one thing to get a pick-up game for leisure or fun, it’s another to play organized football where honor (and sometimes money) is at stake.
But where can football fans-turned-warriors go to play organized football? You’re in luck because we’ve ferreted out the best amateur football leagues to play in Singapore, whether they're full-fledged 11-a-sides or just a game of indoor soccer.
ESPZen
This league, started by a group of disgruntled bankers, consists of teams that play 11-a-side field football that compete in mid-week, Saturday or Sunday Leagues (read CNNGo’s review). It’s open to all, and if you’re looking for a team to play with check out their scouting board.
#22-01 The Octagon Building, 105 Cecil Street Singapore. tel +65 6325 9386. www.espzen.com
FootBallopod.com
It’s more a service as FootBallopod.com lists available amateur leagues and teams in Singapore. However, it does make searching easier and the articles do throw a spotlight on the local football scene (and we’re not talking about S-league here).
Contact them at www.footballopod.com
National Street Soccer League
If you can’t rustle up enough friends to play 11-a-side football, then this might be your best bet. National Street Soccer League is more a cup game than league, where the ultimate goal is to bring home the Lee Hsien Loong Challenge Trophy, and the S$2,500 cash prize.
Catch the action at www.nssl.com.sg
The Cage
Let’s take this indoors at The Cage. This popular indoor pitch for street soccer folk often holds tournaments that only require a bare minimum of players. For example, they’re running the Amup Tribe tournament which is a three-a-side competition. So you’ll get fast-paced action and goals galore (read CNNGo’s article on Indoor Soccer).
38 Jalan Benaan Kapal. Singapore. tel +65 6344 9345. thecage.com.sg
Know of other amateur leagues in these shores? Drop us a line.
