New rules to improve referee treatment to be in play at youth tourney
With the Virginia Beach Spring Classic youth soccer tournament bringing 315 teams to the city from at least six states this ...
US Soccer launches abuse prevention policy to combat rising referee abuse in sports
The updated policy called the U.S. Soccer Referee Abuse Prevention Policy (RAP) includes all kinds of abuse, from physical to ...
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IDLA’s Officiating Youth Sports course helps address Idaho’s growing referee shortage
Across Idaho, the shortage of referees is taking a toll on high school sports, leading to game rescheduling, increased ...
New rules to protect soccer referees come into effect in March: Policy includes suspensions and lifetime bans
US Soccer have released new guidelines that protect referees from “any form of physical or non-physical abuse.” The 17-page ...
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US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, and AYSO Returning to Seasonal-Year Age Group Formation in 2026
US Club Soccer, and American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), today announced that they have agreed to adopt the seasonal ...
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Kansas City has the country's best soccer scene. Here's where to watch and play games
Kansas City has a robust soccer scene, with three professional teams, tons of league play and plenty of places to enjoy to ...
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NCFC youth gears up for season, focusing on referee safety
NCFC Youth Director of Referees. According to U.S. Soccer, 90% of referees report abuse has increased over the last five years. And 60% have chosen to leave because of it. And NCFC youth referees ...
Worcester officer charged with assault after incident at youth soccer game
An off-duty Worcester Police Department officer was involved in a physical altercation with the coach of another team at a girls soccer game in Northborough, officials said.