David Socha worked in his family business, Frank’s Tavern — and became the USA’s most accomplished referee of the 1980s.
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Referee Abuse Prevention: U.S. Soccer strengthens policy to protect officials
The updated policy includes detailed consequences for offenses by players and coaches in American youth soccer.
Posted inSoccer America Daily
U.S. Soccer’s ADAPTandTHRIVE Disability Award goes to former FIFA referee
Since her officiating career, she has served the International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football, the United States Association of Blind Athletes and Special Olympics USA.
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Kathryn Nesbitt and Guido Gonzales Jr. win U.S. Soccer’s inaugural referee awards
Kathryn Nesbitt and Guido Gonzales Jr. were voted the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female and Male Referees of the Year, inaugural winners of the awards for the best of officiating in American soccer.
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U.S. Soccer’s 2024 award nominees
Former winners Christian Pulisic (four times), Naomi Girma and Sophia Smith are among the nominees for U.S. Soccer’s Player of the Year awards.
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U.S. Soccer: Michele Kang gifts $30 million for women’s and girls soccer programs
Michele Kang owns the NWSL’s Washington Spirit, French women’s club Lyon, and London City Lionesses.
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Canadian Drew Fischer named 2024 MLS Referee of the Year
The Canadian, who made his MLS debut in 2012, two weeks ago reffed his 200th MLS game.
Posted inYouth Soccer Insider
Ref Watch: Mark Geiger’s advice for ambitious young referees
It’s a long journey. With every single match, you’re developing that skillset.
Posted inSoccer America Confidential
VAR’s next step: even more interventions, or plain abolition?
The German Bundesliga discovered yet another drawback to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) this past weekend.
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Referee boss Mark Geiger on VAR, the ref pipeline, new rules and handball
Mark Geiger was named general manager of the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) in February of 2023