Ref Procedures
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 [...]
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.
Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 16
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
Memo: Fourth Official Guidelines
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 [...]
Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 8
Here is the lessons learned from Week 8 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons.
MLS 2008 Week 8 Lessons Learned
MLS 2008 Week 8 Podcast
Lessons this week include:
Assistant Referee Awareness, Involvement, and Work Rate
Advantage
Violent Conduct
Delaying Restarts
Videos relating to the podcast are below:
AR involvement:
Advantage:
Violent Conduct:
Offside Decision:
Memo: Revised AR Flag Mechanics
A revision of the AR flag mechanics has been released:
Revised AR Flag Mechanic
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 [...]
Lessons Learned: MLS 2008 Week 6
Lessons learned discussion from MLS Week6.
Lessons Learned: 2008 MLS Week 6
Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 6
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 Week6
