Quick Start
Quick setup guide to start using MatchOps for your matches
Last updated: 2026-06-23
Welcome to MatchOps! This guide will help you get up and running quickly. The app works for both soccer and futsal - choose your game type when creating games, seasons, or tournaments.
Create a free account to keep your data synced across your devices and backed up in the cloud. MatchOps still works completely offline after you sign in.
This Quick Start gets you going fast. For the full experience with organized data and complete statistics, see the Recommended Workflow.
Installation
MatchOps is available on Google Play Store for Android, or as a web app at match-ops.com that you can install via your browser's "Add to Home Screen" option.
Open Play Store
Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
Search and Install
Search for "MatchOps" and tap Install to download the app.
Launch
Open the app from your home screen or app drawer. It works offline after the first launch!
Create Your Account
When you first open MatchOps, the Welcome Screen invites you to create a free account or sign in.
- Sign up with your email and a password — it's free
- Your data syncs automatically across all your devices
- Everything is backed up securely in the cloud
- The app still works offline after you sign in — changes sync when you're back online
Tap Use Cloud Sync to create your account or sign in, and you're ready to go.
First Steps
Once installed, here's what to do first:
1. Set Up Your Roster
Before your first match, add your players to the roster:
- Open the menu (☰) and select All Players
- Click Add Player in the roster panel
- Enter player name and jersey number in the Add Player modal
- Repeat for all players
2. Create Your First Game
- Open the menu (☰) and select Start New Game
- Enter your team name (or select an existing team)
- Enter opponent name
- Adjust game settings as needed (periods, length, game type, etc.)
- Click Create Game to begin
Most settings have sensible defaults. You can start with just team names and adjust other options later.
3. Select Starting Players
Option 1: Place individually
- Players appear in the bar at the top of the screen
- Tap a player to select them
- Tap on the field where you want to place them
Option 2: Use formation preset
- Tap the grid icon (⊞) in the control bar at the bottom
- Select a formation based on your squad size (3v3 to 11v11 available)
- All selected players are placed automatically in the chosen formation
What's Next?
Now that you're set up, explore these guides:
- Game Day Workflow - Learn the complete match day process
- Roster Management - Manage your team roster effectively
- During the Game - Track events while the match is running
- Data Management - Learn about backup, sync, and your data