Many have chronicled American soccer, but you’ll not find one with first-hand experience in so many aspects of it as Joe Machnik.
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Referees: U.S. Soccer seeks feedback on recertification process
In a quest to make “referee recertification more useful, more practical, and designed with you in mind,” U.S. Soccer is asking refs to take a 10-minute survey. The survey enables refs to rate their recertification education experiences and provide feedback how it can be improved. The new badge: U.S. Soccer Referee Education & Development Department […]
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Class of 2026: Veteran and Builder lists narrowed down
The National Soccer Hall of Fame released the names of the semifinalists on the Veteran Ballot (16 men and nine women) and Builder Ballot (10 referees).
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Amy Edwards: Former college coach helps PRO ref corps read the field with tactical and video analysis
Edwards’ job is to prepare officials for each match. To help them anticipate the countless situations they may face.
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Refereeing: U.S. trio to work men’s U-20 World Cup in Chile
Referee Joe Dickerson and ARs Cameron Blanchard and Logan Brown are the three Americans appointed by FIFA for the U-20 World Cup in Chile.
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Mauricio Pochettino laments double standard
Mexico beat the USA 2-1 in the 2025 Gold Cup final to repeat as Concacaf champion.
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Club World Cup: Quite an American presence in Washington
After they went to the Oval House, Weston McKennie and Tim Weah went out and beat Al-Ain 5-0 at the Club World Cup.
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Melissa Borjas brings history-making global experience to Manager of NWSL Referees role
Three decades ago in her Tegucigalpa neighborhood, other parents questioned Melissa Borjas’ mother for letting her play soccer with the boys.
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Racing Louisville’s Ary Borges gets three-game suspension for pushing referee
Racing Louisville’s Ary Borges was handed a three-game suspension for pushing referee Corbyn May after the contentious match with the Portland Thorns that ended in a 3-3 tie and with 41 combined fouls, an NWSL record.
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Tom Beckvermit on keeping elite referees in peak condition
The soccer referee patrols more than an acre and a half of the field for 90-plus minutes. The six to seven miles of a ref’s running include plenty of sprinting.