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 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.
EFFECTIVE MAY 15, 2026
These revisions are the direct result of feedback and collaboration from our members, referees, and the broader soccer community since the policy launched last spring. Key updates include adjustments to the minor multiplier framework and certain minimum penalty thresholds, reflecting our commitment to a policy that is consistent, firm, and fair for everyone in the game. STRONGER POLICY TO PROTECT OUR REFEREES