Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 25
Here is the lessons learned from Week 25 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons.
MLS 2008 Week 25 Lessons Learned
MLS 2008 Week 25 Podcast
Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 24
Here is the lessons learned from Week 24 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons.
MLS 2008 Week 24 Lessons Learned
MLS 2008 Week 24 Podcast
Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 23
Here is the lessons learned from Week 23 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons.
MLS 2008 Week 23 Lessons Learned
MLS 2008 Week 23 Podcast
2008/2009 Guide to Procedures
The 2008/2009 Guide to Procedures is now available. Check the Documents page
Changes from the last guide include:
- Updates to the pictures with the new uniform.
- New AR mechanics relating to penalty kicks and the flag.
- Explicitly states that the AR: “Assists the referee in determining whether a goal is scored and whether the goalkeeper has moved illegally” during a PK.
- The “tap the pocket” mechanic is now official:
“If misconduct is observed associated with the foul, makes eye contact with the referee and advises either a yellow card by placing the free hand over the badge on the left jersey pocket or a red card by placing the free hand on a back pocket on the shorts”
Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 22
Here is the lessons learned from Week 22 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons.
MLS 2008 Week 22 Lessons Learned
MLS 2008 Week 22 Podcast
2008/2009 Referee Administrative Handbook
The latest Referee Administrative Handbook has been released. Check the Documents page.
The biggest change is the establishment of grade 3 referees as “Professional Referees”. The physical fitness test for this level is the FIFA test, and those wishing to referee in MLS, MLS Reserves, or USL-1 must pass this physical fitness test as well.
