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Very helpful with doing my lineup before games! Would recommend!
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This app helps youth sports coaches balance fair playing time with competitive lineups. It uses season data to suggest optimal formations and tracks player minutes automatically. Manage substitutions, track game stats, and coordinate with staff seamlessly.
✓Lineup Wizard with data-driven suggestions
✓Fair minutes tracking and rotation
✓Mid-game formation changes
✓Automatic stat tracking
✓Staff collaboration
✓Season scheduling and attendance
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What's New in Magic Lineup
1.5.2
August 3, 2026
Game Story When a game ends, get an instant recap: the final score, who scored, and every player's minutes with a fair-time check. Share it to your team chat in one tap. Fair Minutes See playing time for a single game or across the whole season, measured against your fair-time floor. Export it to share with parents. Goal Context For every goal, see who was on the field at the time. Sample Season New to Magic Lineup? The stats tab now shows an example season, so it is never empty while your own data builds up. Confirm the final score One tap when a game ends, pre-filled from the goals you logged and editable if you missed any. Age-appropriate game lengths New games now default to the right period length for your team's age group instead of a fixed 30-minute half. More accurate playing time Halves and quarters now advance correctly, position tracking is more precise, and quick mass substitutions no longer skew the minutes. Coach tips you have dismissed now stay dismissed, even after reinstalling.
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How does Magic Lineup help coaches ensure fair playing time?
Magic Lineup tracks player minutes, court time, and attendance, providing a heatmap and per-player history. It automatically suggests rotations to give players who have waited the longest their turn.
Can I change formations mid-game with Magic Lineup?
Yes, Magic Lineup supports switching between 39 formations, from 5v5 to 11v11, even during a game. This allows coaches to adapt their strategy on the fly.
Does Magic Lineup track game statistics automatically?
Yes, the app automatically tracks key soccer and basketball statistics like goals, shots, fouls, free throws, and steals. All events are logged in a timestamped game journal without requiring halftime data entry.
Is Magic Lineup free to use?
Yes, Magic Lineup is completely free to use. There are no game-length caps or per-coach fees, making it accessible for all youth sports teams.
Can I use Magic Lineup with my coaching staff?
Absolutely. You can invite assistants via QR code, and all substitutions and stats will sync across devices in real-time. There is no extra charge for staff collaboration.
What devices does Magic Lineup support?
Magic Lineup is available on iPhone and iPod. The game clock and score can also be displayed on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.
How often is Magic Lineup updated?
The latest version, 1.5.1, was released on June 15, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and add features.
What is the age rating for Magic Lineup?
Magic Lineup has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for use by coaches of young children's sports teams.