U.S. SOCCER INTRODUCES STRONGER POLICY TO PROTECT OUR REFEREES

Effective March 2025

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The U.S. Soccer updated Referee Abuse Prevention Policy (Policy 531-9) is designed to make youth and amateur matches more safer, more fun, and more empowering for everyone involved.

Referee abuse will not be tolerated.

U.S. Soccer is asking everyone to do their part by knowing the rules, reporting referee abuse, and embodying behaviors that represent the best of us.

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