New Mercy rule for 2025

Please note the following change for 2025 season.

  • *** NEW FOR 2025 SEASON- The NJSIAA has adopted a “Mercy Rule” for both boys and girls soccer for all interscholastic contests excluding the state championship final game. ***
  • The game will end at the 20-minute mark of the second half if the goal differential is six (6) or more goals. After the 20-minute mark of the second half, the game will end once the goal differential becomes six (6) or more goals.