Today is Halloween, and if you’re playing in one of NYC Footy’s fall Thursday leagues, you should know we’re awarding a free winter season to the player who pulls off the best costume while playing on the pitch.

If that sounds like the early holiday gift you’ve been wanting to give yourself, plan on completing the following steps:

1. Wear a costume to your scheduled Thursday Oct. 31st game (that’s today!)

2. Tag @nycfootyofficial when sharing your game day Halloween photos

3. Send us your best Halloween photos along with your name and team info to info@nycfooty.com with the subject line "Halloween contest" by midnight on Sunday November 3rd. NYC Footy’s staff will vote on our top costume of the evening, and an NYC Footy staff member will reach out via email to connect with the winning player and assist in the redemption process.

To help get those creative brains cranking on last minute Halloween costume ideas, we’re listing out our top picks for soccer related costumes you can pull together in no time.

NYC Footy Specific Costume: Our Ted Lasso Code of Conduct

What You’ll Need: Real or fake mustache; navy blue sweater over a white button down shirt; a piece of paper that says Code of Conduct; a positive attitude all night long.

Why It Works: The origins of NYC Footy’s Code of Conduct - which was created in partnership by Women In Soccer - are grounded by the Lasso Way. We encourage you to get into the role by reviewing our Code of Conduct like it’s an audition monologue, but if you have to memorize one part, make sure to remember our acronym KICK. By leading with kindness, being inclusive, calling it in, and keeping it clean, you might just find the spirit of Ted Lasso is something you enjoy sharing everyday.

2024’s Best Group Costume: The Gold Medal Winning Women’s National Team

What You’ll Need: Gold medals; matching Nike track suits and sneakers; enough friends to convince others you’re actually a squad IRL; a good Olympic Village story

Why It Works: Gold medal winning Olympians command respect no matter where they go which is why the Women’s National Team is an easy choice for best group costume on Halloween. Though assembling an entire soccer squad on short notice could prove to be the hardest part of this assignment, you can take comfort in knowing you’ll be wearing track pants all night and won’t have to deal with awkward outfit adjustments.

2024’s Best Contentious Award Moment Costume: The Ballon d’Or Bawlers

What You’ll Need: A trophy with a snazzy gold soccer ball on top; tuxedo or suit; a rival to mock but also join you for context purposes

Why It Works: Winning the Ballon d’Or should be a prestigious moment for any player who rises to that level of international recognition. However, this year’s winner, Rodri, may have lost the respect he worked so hard to earn as he was allegedly caught on video mocking Vinicius Jr, who many believed should have walked away as the winner. Though many people might ask you, “Who are you supposed to be?” if you aren’t heading out to a soccer bar tonight, it’s never not a good look to put on a tux and have a specific costume conversation starter.

2024’s Best Soccer Movie Characters: Vinny and Mal from The Beautiful Game

What You’ll Need: For Vinny: your favorite kit. For Mal: a suit and glasses

Why It Works: The Beautiful Game is inspired by The Homeless World Cup, so if you want to use Halloween as a catalyst for change, we can’t think of a better pitch than a movie where soccer presses forward new perceptions. You’ll have a wonderful night connecting with fellow revelers and at the same time find there can be lots of meaning even when you’re outfits aren’t over the top.