U.S. SOCCER UPDATES REFEREE ABUSE PREVENTION POLICY
STRONGER POLICY ADOPTED TO PROTECT THOSE IN SERVICE TO THE GAME!
Introducing Stronger Policy To Protect Our Referees.
EFFECTIVE MARCH 2025
Join U.S. Soccer in creating a better future for our game. Our updated Referee Abuse Prevention Policy (Policy 531-9) is designed to make youth and amateur matches more safer, more fun, and more empowering for everyone involved. Referee abuse will not be tolerated. We're asking everyone to do their part by knowing the rules, reporting referee abuse, and embodying behaviors that represent the best of us.
IT’S TIME TO BRING AWARENESS TO THIS SYSTEMIC PROBLEM
Referee abuse is an issue that’s on the rise. We need more productive dialogue about what is happening and how we can prevent it.
The bright future of soccer depends on creating a safer, more inclusive environment where no one ever feels that his or her well-being is at risk.
AND WE ALL HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY!!
BUT DID YOU KNOW...
The Policy
Clear Rules & Consequences For A Winning Experience
U.S. Soccer is standing firm to protect referees and restore respect to the game. The updated policy includes stronger sanctions for any form of physical or non-physical abuse towards referees. We encourage every player and coach to learn what behaviors cross the line, so they can avoid penalties and help create a better culture for the future of soccer.
U.S. Soccer Referee Abuse Prevention Video
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