Information for Soccer Referees in the United States
Law 06 – Asst. 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
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”
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
Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 16
1298 days
Here is the lessons learned from Week 16 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons.
MLS 2008 Week 16 Lessons Learned
MLS 2008 Week 16 Podcast
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.
Memo: Revised AR Flag Mechanics
1361 days
A revision of the AR flag mechanics has been released:
Basically, in two instances, the AR will now hold the flag like this:
The AR will use this signal when:
- The referee has signaled a foul and makes obvious eye contact with the assistant referee for advice on whether the offense occurred inside the penalty area.
- During a penalty kick, the AR indicates that the goalkeeper has moved illegally and, as a result, a goal was not scored.
Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 7
1362 days
A podcast from US Soccer with Director of Referee Development Paul Tamberino and Manager of Assessment and Training Brian Hall. Their review topics include:
- Bench control
- Tactical Fouls
- Positioning for the AR