NFL is a competitive league run by the FA, where you get paid and everything, although the pay is really more like an inflated allowance.

If you want regular action, there are plenty of social teams you can join. If you want money, you shouldn't be looking at NFL anyway.

Not all NFL teams pay you to play for them. Most players play just for passion or to keep themselves fit.

In short, there are plenty of other ways to get a competitive feel of things, especially since getting money is not really a priority.

So go out there and enjoy looking!

Originally Posted by fossilbrainz

thank you brothers..just looking for a little direction here.

money ..not a criteria at all.
and putting myself out there for any takers... thats all.
any clubs having trials?

the competition is definitely there... but the refereeing is....

think, FAS elite referees get so much stick in the the s-league, prepare for a shocker in the lower leagues...

Originally Posted by fossilbrainz

Hello All,

I am from India. I've been playing since 7 years. Represented my school,college teams etc. Was the player-coach during my graduation year. I recently checked with a 3rd division team Elias PArk FC ..during their training. They said foreigners cannot play in NFL. Is it true? Aren't there completely foreign teams in S-league.
I really want/need to play regularly atleast on weekends. Even if i can't make it to the team, I wouldn't mind helping out during training. Could use the experience.

Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks

Only division 1 allowed foreign players. division 2 and 3 cannot register foreign players

Originally Posted by hairi33

the competition is definitely there... but the refereeing is....

think, FAS elite referees get so much stick in the the s-league, prepare for a shocker in the lower leagues...

The linesman in Nfl are terrible, they seems to always wait for the referee to make decision before they decide whether or not to raise their flags. hope fas could have better referees. if you ask me i think the english league linesman are 1 of the best in the world, most of the time they are spot on.

Originally Posted by happy united

Only division 1 allowed foreign players. division 2 and 3 cannot register foreign players

true...

you can try espzen league... alot of expats playing there. still quite competitive, some ex s-league and nfl players playing in the league. you'll also get the random african players, some are very good.

Originally Posted by happy united

if you ask me i think the english league linesman are 1 of the best in the world, most of the time they are spot on.

EPL yes, but wait till you check out the ones in League Two. We haven't seen them on TV, we do not know, but if they were as good as the ones in EPL THEN we'd have good reason to be impressed.

It's the same at all the lower levels. Bottomline: Have fun and don't worry too much.