Resources
What Does the Fourth Official Do in Soccer?
Written by Matthew Chandler They rarely seem to do much during a match other than stand dressed all in black, hold a big electronic board, and look deadly serious at all times. So, in football, exactly […..]
Referee (Misconduct) Reports
REFEREE REPORTS and Codes Red and Yellow Cards Referees should fill out the online U.S.S.F. Referee Report Referees should download the U.S.S.F. Referee Report Codes to assist with report writing. U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program Supplemental Report (old […..]
Laws of the Game – Current Issue
Authorized on an annual basis by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) Provided by the Fédération Internationale de Football Associations (FIFA). IFAB App (free) Laws of the Game (current)– Download below *NUEVO* Reglas de […..]
Certify / Re-Certify for Current Year
Register as a Referee Per US Soccer, new referees must be 13 years of age or older at the time they register. State Referee Committees have no discretion in changing this. This change is due […..]
FIFA Considerations – Match Situation Analysis
The FIFA Considerations are available from US Soccer (updated March 2023), and offer extensive criteria for “reflection” on match situations. The newer 2023 considerations are a condensed version and were created for video analysis of […..]
USSF Online Training Videos
U.S. Soccer provides video resources regarding interpretation and application of the Laws of the Game, as well as practical refereeing within the spirit of the game. Check out their YouTube channel.
Be A Referee
Want to become a soccer referee? Great! Join TVSRA | Take Referee Classes TVSRA usually meets on the 3rd Monday of each month; check the Calendar link for specific locations. The meeting includes 1 […..]