EVERY MOVE MATTERS.
NLS is a browser football game for keyboard and touch players. Here’s how to take control.
Keyboard controls
or arrow keys
Move your player
The lime ring marks the footballer you control.
while in possession
Pass the ball
Aim with your movement direction. Control follows the receiving player.
while in possession
Shoot at goal
Get into the attacking third. Hold Up or Down to aim toward a corner.
hold while moving
Sprint
A burst of speed uses stamina. Release to recover.
while defending
Standing tackle
Get close to the ball carrier and press to win possession.
without the ball
Switch player
Choose a nearby teammate to chase the ball.
during a match
Pause / resume
Take a break without losing your match.
No download. Just football.
Open NLS in Chrome on your Chromebook. Choose a team and kick off. All match simulation happens in your browser.
On a touchscreen, use the direction pad below the pitch and the Pass, Shoot, Sprint, and Switch buttons.
A few match-day tips
- Pass around defenders instead of running straight through them.
- Sprint into space, then shoot from closer to the penalty area.
- Teams change ends at half time. Follow the attack arrow on the pitch.
About this game
An independent, arcade-style 11-a-side game with computer opponents, goalkeepers, throw-ins and goal kicks. No online multiplayer, licensed likenesses, or commercial DLS assets are included. Club lineups are custom selections; official squad numbers can change.