Welcome to U.S. Soccer Refereeing Program

In Service to Soccer

Refereeing is essential to the game. It ensures fairness, protects players, and helps soccer grow at every level. At U.S. Soccer, our mission is to elevate refereeing so the entire soccer community understands its importance — and so those who choose to be part of it feel supported, valued, and inspired.

Through close collaboration with our state referee associations and partners across the country, we provide education, resources, and opportunities for everyone in the refereeing pathway — from those guiding local matches to those representing the United States on the world stage. Our work is shaped by the U.S. Refereeing Way, which brings consistent standards, shared values, and a common approach to developing referees nationwide.

We also invest in identifying and developing top talent, creating clear pathways for those with the ambition and ability to reach the highest levels of the sport. Along the way, we celebrate the contributions of every role in the referee community — because together, we make the game possible.

Whether you’re here to learn, connect, mentor, or take your next step, you are welcome in our community.

Join us, and help shape the future of the game.