The United Officials Group was created with the goal of bringing together minorities, women and any underrepresented group of referees, offering support, guidance, and opportunity to those historically underrepresented in the game. However, any members of the refereeing community are welcome and encouraged to join. With guest speakers from PRO, FIFA, and our national coaching ranks, this group is a hub for learning, connection, and advocacy.

Active members have had the opportunity to officiate at the following events as part of the United Officials Group this year:

• 2025 Dallas Cup (Dallas/Frisco, TX) – April 11-19, 2025
• 2025 USYS National League Semifinals (Oceanside, CA) – May 2-5, 2025
• 2025 Armed Forces Tournament (Fort Hood, TX) – July 25-31, 2025

If you're looking to grow, be inspired, and help shape the future of refereeing in the U.S. — we invite you to join us using the form provided below.

MEETINGS

The United Officials Group meets on the first Monday of each month (excluding holidays), with a diverse range of guest speakers and topics for each meeting. A list of the group’s upcoming and past meeting guests/topics is below:

NEXT MEETING:

• September 8th, 2025 (pushed back due to Labor Day): Beyond the Laws: The Pitfalls They Don’t Warn You About with Joe Fletcher (PRO Chief Refereeing Officer, MLS Outreach Program)

PREVIOUS MEETINGS:

• August 2025: Debunking the Myth of Work-Life Balance with Natalie Simon (FIFA Referee & VMO)
• July 2025: Penalty Area Incidents with Rosendo Mendoza (PRO Referee & VMO)
• June 2025: Evaluations & Challenges with Yuya Kiuchi (National Referee Coach & National Assignor)
• May 2025: Dallas Cup Panel with Brooke Mayo (FIFA AR) & Tony Obas (Referee Coach & PRO VMO)
• April 2025: Communication with Joe Fletcher (PRO Chief Refereeing Officer, MLS Outreach Program)
• March 2025: Promoting Inclusivity within U.S. Soccer with Dr. Turan Mullins (VP, Inclusion & Engagement at U.S. Soccer)
• February 2025: Overview of United Officials with Abbey Okulaja (National Referee Coach & National/PRO Assignor)