Information for Soccer Referees in the United States
Archive for June, 2008
Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 13
1320 days
Here is the lessons learned from Week 13 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons.
Position Paper: Rescinding a Card
1321 days
Position Paper: Rescinding a Card (Euro 2008)
Prior to play restarting following the display of a card, the referee can revise his decision about what he observed on the field, re-evaluate the significance of the player action, or receive additional relevant information from another official (either or both assistant referees or the fourth official). As a result of this further reflection or assistance from other members of the officiating team, the referee can:
• rescind the card entirely,
• decide that the card should be given to a different player,
• display a card to additional players,
• or display a different color card in place of the one originally shown.
As a practical matter, it must be emphasized that the occasion for such an action should be infrequent, that the need to rescind a card is reduced by having as much information as possible before displaying a card, and that referees should not be seen as acting in response to player appeals. If play has been properly restarted, any cards shown must be reported.
Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 12
1327 days
Here is the lessons learned from Week 12 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons.
Memo: Fourth Official Guidelines
1334 days
Memo: Fourth Official Guidelines
In an effort for better communication and understanding in regard to the 4th official and his duties, I am sending these suggestions as a guideline to assist you in dealing with improper behavior with bench personnel.
In short, take these steps:
- Ask
- Tell
- Remove
Memo: Offside and Misconduct by a Defender
1334 days
Memo: Offside and Misconduct by a Defender
If the referee believes that the defender’s departure from the field was not in the normal course of play and was undertaken for the purpose of attempting to put an attacker in an offside position, this defender may be considered to have committed misconduct and could be cautioned.
Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 11
1334 days
Here is the lessons learned from Week 11 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons.
Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 10
1340 days
Here is the lessons learned from Week 10 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons.