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Referee Courses & Training

To sign up as a referee, please visit the U. S. Soccer Learning Website.

Learning Center Certification Guide PDF

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This course is for new, first time referees that have not previously certified or registered. Grassroots referees can officiate competitive, small-sided or recreational youth and amateur adult matches.

Eligibility

In order to certify as a first-time grassroots referee, you must be 13 years or older.

Courses

REFEREE:
Digital Referee (for Recreational & Small Sided Games ONLY)
First-Time Referee (for all Games)
Recertifying Referees

REGIONAL:
First-Time
Recertification
Emeritus

NATIONAL:
Emeritus

REFEREE MENTOR/COACH:
First-Time Mentor
Recertifying Mentor
Recertifying Coach

ASSIGNOR:
First-Time Assignor
Recertifying Assignor

2025 Summer Event Webinars

Session 1 – Expectations & Preparation 

Session 2 – Duties of the 4th Official, Assistant Referee, Referee & Pregame  

Session 3 – How to Stand Out – Looking Like a National Referee   

Session 4 – Dealing with Misconduct   

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