Los Angeles Times

When it comes to contesting calls, there’s no argument that soccer is king

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Soccer is the only major U.S. team sport where players openly argue calls with referees without risking immediate ...
Oregonian

Expect Oregon high school football referees to strictly enforce players’ uniforms, equipment

As the 2024 fall season gets underway this week, one of the big things that Oregon high school referees will be keeping an eye on is uniforms and equipment. In the first bulletin posted for football ...
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Neutrality first : FIFA bans ads on referee gear and VAR

FIFA has issued a firm reminder to all member federations, reinforcing the total ban on advertisements on referees’ kits, inside VAR rooms, and around pitchside monitors. The global football body ...
Lawrence Journal-World

Rising junior at Lawrence High has been building her soccer referee career with tournaments around the country

Emerson Sloop, second from left, poses with an all-female international referee crew in a tournament on March 28, 2025. Initially, Emerson Sloop was in it for the doughnuts. Sloop first became ...
komonews

US Soccer launches abuse prevention policy to combat rising referee abuse in sports

SEATTLE — Blowing the whistle on referee abuse! U.S. Soccer has issued new and tougher sanctions this month on anyone who abuses a referee. The updated policy called the U.S. Soccer Referee Abuse ...