Effective March 2025, US SOCCER has updated its Referee Abuse Prevention Policy which is designed to make youth and amateur matches more safe, more fun, and more empowering for everyone involved. CJSA has provided a
link to its policies that effectively mirror the below elements. Bottom line: Referee abuse will not be tolerated from coaches or fans. Join us in creating a better future for our game. US Soccer’s updated Referee Abuse Prevention Policy (Policy 531-9) which is designed to make youth and amateur matches more safe, more fun, and more empowering for everyone involved. Referee abuse will not be tolerated. We’re asking everyone to do their part by knowing the rules, reporting referee abuse, and embodying behaviors that represent the best of us. The updated policy includes
stronger sanctions for any form of physical or non-physical abuse towards referees. We encourage every player and coach to learn what behaviors cross the line, so they can avoid penalties and help create a better culture for the future of soccer. We encourage everyone to watch this quick video to get the general guidelines
US SOCCER REFREE ABUSE VIDEOThe following guidelines have been given to us by US Soccer regarding penalties for infractions against referees:
