neighborhood football league

[/ˈneɪbərˌhʊd ˈfʊtˌbɔl liːg/]

nounpl: neighborhood football leagues

liga de futebol do bairro

1. a local sports competition or organization for football/soccer teams from a specific neighborhood or community

My son joined the neighborhood football league this summer.

Meu filho entrou na liga de futebol do bairro neste verão.

2. an informal or semi-organized sports league played among residents of the same area

The neighborhood football league meets every Saturday at the local park.

A liga de futebol do bairro se reúne todos os sábados no parque local.

NYC Slang

neighborhood league or park league

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

liga de futebol do bairro

most common usage

Rio de Janeiro

campeonato de futebol da comunidade

emphasizes community aspect

São Paulo

liga amadora do bairro

often emphasizes amateur nature

Portugal

liga de futebol da vizinhança

less common; usually called 'campeonato local'

grassroots football

Sunday league football

pick-up game

community sports

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