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Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 25

Chris — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:40:28 +0000

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

Chris — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:37:55 +0000

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

Chris — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:33:21 +0000

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

Chris — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:24:09 +0000

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

Chris — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:31:49 +0000

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

Chris — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:25:45 +0000

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.

Women’s Nike Friendlies Referee Academy Podcast

Chris — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:17:05 +0000

Sandra Serafini talks about the Referee Academy at the 2008 Women’s Nike Friendlies.

Women’s Nike Friendlies Referee Academy Podcast

Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 21

Chris — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:57:41 +0000

Here is the lessons learned from Week 21 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons.

MLS 2008 Week 21 Lessons Learned

MLS 2008 Week 21 Podcast

Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 20

Chris — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:00:19 +0000

Here is the lessons learned from Week 20 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons.

MLS 2008 Week 20 Lessons Learned

MLS 2008 Week 20 Podcast

Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 19

Chris — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:55:43 +0000

Here is the lessons learned from Week 19 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons.

MLS 2008 Week 19 Lessons Learned

MLS 2008 Week 19 Podcast