Information for Soccer Referees in the United States
Law 05 – Referee
Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 25
1235 days
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 23
1249 days
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
1252 days
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”
2008/2009 Referee Administrative Handbook
1260 days
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.
Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 18
1284 days
Here is the lessons learned from Week 18 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons.
Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 17
1291 days
Here is the lessons learned from Week 17 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons.
MLS 2008 Week 17 Lessons Learned
Carding a Substitute:
Offiside: Gaining an Advantage
Penalty Kick Management
Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 6
1368 days
A podcast from US Soccer with Director of Referee Development Paul Tamberino and Alfred Kleinaitis, Manager of Referee Development & Education. Click the audio link below to listen.
Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 5
1377 days
A podcast from US Soccer with Director of Referee Development Paul Tamberino and Manager of Assessment and Training Brian Hall. Click the audio link below to listen, then play each clip as they discuss it.
Podcast: MLS 2008 MLS Week 5 Review
Their review topics include:
- Offside (Clip1)
- Advantage & 4 P Principle (Clip 5)
- Advantage & 4 P Principle (Clip 8 )
- Early Cautions (Clip 9)
- Tactical Foul Caution (Clip 11)