There is a new Referee abuse policy Starting March 1st 2025
Key takeaways from the policy update include:
- Both Physical and Non-Physical Abuse Have No Place In Our Game.
- Suspensions will be for a number of games or time-based (or sometimes both) depending on severity and circumstance.
- Players, coaches and spectators are all encouraged to report abuse.
For more information about the policy updates please visit https://www.ussoccer.com/rap where you will find:
- Video introducing the new Referee Abuse Prevention policy
- Links to the following digital downloads:
- Complete Policy
- Penalties Summary
- One Sheeter
- Access to a full toolkit of resources to help us disseminate information within each of your youth soccer ecosystems