About | Empal

About Empal

Empal

Empal is an amateur football league in Indonesia. It was founded in 2017 by a group of football enthusiasts who wanted to create a more affordable and accessible way to play the sport.

The league is open to players of all ages and skill levels. There are no tryouts or draft, and players can sign up for a team at any time.

The league plays its games on weekends at various locations around Jakarta. The games are officiated by qualified referees, and there are trophies awarded to the top teams at the end of the season.

History

Empal was founded in 2017 by a group of football enthusiasts who wanted to create a more affordable and accessible way to play the sport. The founders were inspired by the success of other amateur football leagues in Indonesia, such as the Liga 3 and the Liga 2.

The league's first season was a success, with over 100 teams participating. The second season saw even more growth, with over 200 teams competing.

Empal has continued to grow in popularity in recent years. The league now has over 300 teams participating, and it is one of the most popular amateur football leagues in Indonesia.

Rules

The rules of Empal are based on the rules of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). However, there are some minor differences to make the game more accessible to amateur players.

For example, the games are played with a smaller field and fewer players. There is also no offside rule.