South Georgia Tormenta vs Chattanooga Red Wolves Optim Health System Field (7:30PM ET) REF: Elvis Osmanovic AR1: Brian Marshall AR2: Joe Suchoski 4TH: Alexandra Billeter RAR: Nicholas Seymour. Hes approaching 70 center assignments in the league across the regular season and playoffs, and in 2021 was voted the Professional Referee Organizations USL Referee of the Year. Pre-registration is required and the online components should be completed prior to attending thecourse. One more red card incident in the 90+2 of the last match of the opening match week. Filter by season: Compact. Heretired from officiating ahead of the 2019 seasonand isnow director of senior match officials for the Professional Referee Organization. Only women's sizes. These CMI include red cards and goals, and are pivotal to determining whether someone like Darling gives referees a passing grade for that game (a minimum score of 69 points). It. ago What is the Red Card Wedding? From there, referees are given local recreation or travel games on both sides of the border. // ASSIGNMENTS: USL Week 17. Sometimes maybe the technically right decision can be bent for the practically right decision., You need a lot of self-belief as well," added PRO GM Howard Webb. This group of officials make up the pool of officials working on high-level adult games in the state in 2023, namely NPSL, USL-2, USL-W, USL-A, and UWS. There, they also meet with the refs for training and learning, as they're together throughout the tournament, and break down film. A role that many of us didnt know even exists. Looks like the yellow was already out for the reckless scissors kick. Any unauthorized use is forbidden. The assignments for Week 7 of the 2023 Major League Soccer season. This could work out great for a select few but will be a big issue for most. 0000000676 00000 n It's a long journey from grassroots to MLS, but it's a path traveled. I went back and the report states he was sent off for VC. Thats not OK., I have to provide self-assessment based on watching every single game after the game. The assignments for Week 3 of the 2023 USL Championship season. The 33 is mistaken identity, right? PRO Manager of Video Review, Greg Barkey, takes a closer look at the week's Video Review use in MLS. Humans that hear you when you insult their families. All three referees spoke glowingly of the USL in terms of the growth in popularity and playing standards they have observed over the last few years. The fourth official for that game, Marco Vega, he had been in the league for a while, and he was actually a huge mentor [for me] at youth regionals and things like that. No prior playing, coaching, or officiating experience is required to register as an assignor. The assignments for Week 4 of the 2023 USL Championship season. But before we get to those, lets look over some basics about how refereeing is set up in U.S. Soccer. Were used to the booing and the name-calling., Ref A is similarly unperturbed by abuse from fans. This page shows all referees who were active in the USL Championship in the 2023 season, in order of matches led. When I ask all three referees if they believe coaches should be fined in response to post-match criticism from referees, all three agree that managers should be allowed to criticize referee performance. The assignments for Week 6 of the 2023 USL Championship season: Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Charleston BatteryAl Lang Stadium (7:30PM ET)REF: Jeremy ScheerAR1: Peter BalciunasAR2: Claudiu Badea4TH: Alejo Calume, FC Tulsa vs Charleston BatteryONEOK Field (6PM ET)REF: Elton GarciaAR1: Matthew RodmanAR2: Christian Little4TH: Jose Lara, Loudoun United vs Birmingham LegionSegra Field (6PM ET)REF: Luis ArroyoAR1: William AtenAR2: Max Smith4TH: Nick Karnovsky, Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Rio Grande ValleyHighmark Stadium (7PM ET)REF: Sergii DemianchukAR1: Noah MatosAR2: Jacob Little4TH: Joshua Encarnacion, Miami FC vs Detroit CityRiccardo Silva Stadium (7PM ET)REF: Melvin RivasAR1: Rhett HammilAR2: Sean-Michael Kemp4TH: Diego Lucio, Louisville City vs San AntonioLynn Family Stadium (7:30PM ET)REF: Malik BadawiAR1: Art ArustamyanAR2: Nicholas Balcer4TH: Kevin Fikar, Memphis 901 vs Las Vegas LightsAutoZone Park (8PM ET)REF: Adam KilpatrickAR1: Joe SuchoskiAR2: Logan Reeves4TH: Wes Caouette, New Mexico United vs San Diego LoyalIsotopes Park (9PM ET)REF: Eric TattersallAR1: John KrillAR2: Eric Del Rosario4TH: Cristian Campo Hernandez, Oakland Roots vs Hartford AthleticPioneer Stadium (10PM ET)REF: Matthew CorriganAR1: Stephen McGonagleAR2: Peter Hanson4TH: Michael Zapata, Orange County vs Indy ElevenChampionship Soccer Stadium (10PM ET)REF: Ricardo FierroAR1: Salvador ReyesAR2: Darren Bandy4TH: Brandon Stevis, Sacramento Republic vs Colorado Springs SwitchbacksHeart Health Park (10PM ET)REF: Thomas SnyderAR1: Seth BartonAR2: Conrado Garcia4TH: Robert Vincze, Phoenix Rising vs Monterey BayPhoenix Rising Stadium (10:30PM ET)REF: Ekaterina KorolevaAR1: Karsten GillwaldAR2: Hunter Zachwieja4TH: Alan Martinez. Thompsons proficiency has been rewarded with high profile assignments, including what you could describe as the biggest game hes officiated so far in his career. These referees attend clinics, conferences and performance reviews to stay at the top of their game. "When youre officiating, people will make you question your decision making. His first civics lesson? 2023 MLS. ago A realtor during the day, he trained most days, studied game film to keep thinking about the game during downtime, and had been rewarded. Last month the German Bundesliga added Bibiana Steinhaus, a well-respected official with a deep international resume, to its list of referees for 2017-18, while Sian Massey-Ellis began working as an assistant referee in the Premier League in 2010. April 14, 2023 Referee assignments are posted at approximately 9:00am ET each game day. The class content was tailored to these upper level games. The names and logos of MLS teams are registered and/or common law trademarks of MLS or are used with the permission of their owners. In their mind, my decisions can get in the way of what theyre paying to see. Prospective referees sign up through their respective provinces and then begin the certification course, which consists of 16 hours that can be broken up over a weekend or multiple weekends. Well, of course! Darling responded with a pause. So, yes, I am excited to get back on the field. You ended up on a field with a whistle or a flag and you have no idea what youre doing. Prus' entire staff attends the GA Cup, watching the referees at every game. 2023 Louisiana Soccer Association. The biggest misconception I see is that fans think we just show up, ref and leave. I didnt like officials very much when I played," Prusjoked. The State Referee Committee is responsible for developing an assignor network that meets the needs of the game in Louisiana. The goal is to find three things they did well and three things they did poorly, Darling tells me, running his hands across his mustache. AR1: Austin Holt. As those skills are developed, the states will identify and pushindividuals forward to bigger games and tournaments, including the state cup. One Knoxville vs Central Valley Fuego. Detailed. Thats not OK.. "Sure, the speed may change but a tackle is a tackle, a yellow is a yellow and a red is a red. You can find him discussing both of those, as well as regular updates (pupdates) on his wonderful doggo, Octavia on Twitter. They enforce the rules, initiate play, and ensure safety of all participants. Thompson is looking forward to the start of the new Championship campaign in March. Hes unperturbed by the absurd (and inaccurate) assertion. Rule 105 - Referee Assignments Assignment Match Officials will be assigned in cooperation and coordination with the United States Soccer Federation's Referee Department, or any other respective national and local assignors as applicable. Yet referees continue to receive abuse every single game. If he accomplishes the former hed join friend and fellow African-American referee Jon Freemon, who forged a similar path through the USL Championship before last season moving full-time to Major League Soccer assignments. 0000011009 00000 n Applications Junior National Referee Applications Too many referees wouldnt see that. They do a great job there, especially with their pyro and their pregame stuff. But, what exactly is the assessment? This is in addition to my normal life and job. From there, he embarked on a career in whichhe oversaw hundreds ofMLS games as well as international tournaments, becoming one of the best at his craft as a two-time MLS Referee of the Year. Thats helpful. The in-person session will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2019 time and . Thiscoursewill be a hybridcoursewith an online portion and an in-person session. Thats a thing? I asked. The assignments for Week 6 of the 2023 USL Championship season: 04/12/23 Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Charleston Battery Al Lang Stadium (7:30PM ET) REF: Jeremy Scheer AR1: Peter Balciunas AR2: Claudiu Badea 4TH: Alejo Calume 04/15/23 FC Tulsa vs Charleston Battery ONEOK Field (6PM ET) REF: Elton Garcia AR1: Matthew Rodman AR2: Christian Little The assignments for Week 5 of the 2023 USL League One season. Officials Only. 0000006784 00000 n News . Thats the way it should be.. to ensure player safety and responsible spectator behavior PURPOSE OF THE JOB THE REGIONAL REFEREE: Facilitates a fair and safe game for the players by enforcing/ applying the Laws of the Game By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com, 02/17/23, 9:30AM EST, As the first first national center referee from the state of Mississippi, Matt Thompson has blazed a trail for other officials to follow as he builds his own career in the refereeing ranks. It involves one-on-one meetings with the referee and a performance coach as well as group meetings with the officiating crew and the referee coaches. The big platform for us is the Generation Adidas tournament," said Alex Prus,Director of PRO2 Match Officials at Professional Referee Organization. Just as with fans, coaches and players, officials look forward to the season kickoff as much as anyone. They thought I had been doing USL centers. He might as well have added you dumbass at the end of that sentence, because, I should know that thats a thing. Tarouane Tellaini is a hypothetical USL player (arguably the greatest player of his generation) who slide tackles a player in the box. (Here's a full breakdown of the USgrade system. 1 in this weeks top 20 high school softball rankings, Clippers expect Kevin Durant to play more aggressively on offense in Game 2, Eric Kendricks finds himself in middle of a big hole in Chargers defense, Hunter Renfroes three-run blast powers Angels to rain-disrupted win over Red Sox. All refs at this level and higher are trying to improve.. trailer <<9996466CB06847A58B8CFF5F362CD35A>]/Prev 160517/XRefStm 1023>> startxref 0 %%EOF 1030 0 obj <>stream If youre the head referee, youre leading it.. Tweets by @PROreferees And 10-15 minutes later, it MUNCIE, Ind. No prior playing, coaching, or officiating experience is required to register as anassignor. #PRO. Because while women can run major corporations, sit on the Supreme Court and even run for president, they still havent been able to find regular work as a center referee at the top level of soccer in the U.S. and Canada. Get in touch with feedback/story suggestions at @NipunChopra7 or nipun.chopra@SocTakes.com. Now the percentage of female referees . Hes worried about people like you and me. While being a referee is a benefit for attendance, thiscourseis open to all individuals. After some time (usually at least a year) spent at Grade 7, referees move up to Grade 6 where one can referee at a state-wide level. He also shares his report with the USSF and each state referee association, and sometimes PRO (Professional Referee Organization). While being a referee is a benefit for attendance, this course is open to all individuals. Long before Mark Geiger was selected to referee two World Cups, he stumbled into the businessasa 13-year-old boy looking for some pocket change. Dressed by Capelli Spor VAR a Fondo: MLS #7. The message Ive given quite clearly and strongly at times is that Im interested in ability. Referees 2023 . I am ready for opening weekend.. I was just looking to make a little extra money," Geiger told MLSsoccer.com with a laugh. 0000000016 00000 n After the game, Brian Darling walks out of the elevator with a box of local pizza in one hand and his referee assessment in the other. Referee River's Edge Sports Complex Nov 2011 - Nov 2013 2 years 1 month. Its the same game, just a little more different.. MICDS High School. During one of LCFCs playoff games, I saw this older gentleman taking notes on a white sheet of paper placed on a soccer clipboard. The World Cup is just another step up, its a much bigger stage, but its still the game of soccer," Geiger said. What about the managers? The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Hes determined to provide that, recruiting female officials at the grassroots levels, giving them experience and exposure with high-profile assignments such as the MLS combine, then helping mentor their development. Humans who continue to try to do their jobs in spite of what you say about their families. ), Its a pretty long journey," Geiger said. Also women's NAIA shirts are in for basketball. While the result didnt go the way of the hosts, Thompson still keenly remembers the atmosphere including the pregame pyrotechnics that marked his professional debut. Parkway West High School. Our goal is to make sure that we look at officials and not the gender aspect, he said. Just as inexperienced players are given platforms to showcase their abilities, so, too, are referees looking to make their way in the game. So, what are the requirements to be a referee at this level? Talked to the ref himself since I realized I followed him on Instagram (he and I shared a lot of mutual followers) and just asked him for clarification. Not saying he didn't show a straight red for VC, but I'd be surprised. Im glad you forgot that Im a girl. Im not interested in gender, he said. Anyone who watched the Indiana Hoosiers mens soccer team this season had their doubts. And you need to have a calm head with good communication sport. Before Walton joined Professional Referee Organization in 2012, female officials got between 5% and 10% of the center-referee assignments in the USL and NASL. It definitely means a lot, even for myself or for younger African-American referees. These CMI include red cards and goals, and are pivotal to determining whether someone like Darling gives referees a passing grade for that game (a minimum score of 69 points). Here are 22 essential L.A. spots for every tourist, Column: We cant afford another writers strike. For those who know, Matt Thompsons initial foray into refereeing is a familiar one. When he receives information on an official or when the referee organization is choosing referees to work particular games, he insists the paperwork include nothing more than the officials surname. All three love the game and played at the high school and/or college level. The importance of having a female official is just the importance of recognizing, like anything in life, there should be diverse individuals refereeing these matches, said Unkel, whose husband Ted is an MLS referee. April 11, 2023 PRO media USL League One. Football Rules simplified Laws of the Game, 1444, . Humans that have families. Lake St. Louis, MO 63367. In working the mens game I have seen some players and coaches be startled, at first, by a woman on their match, said Nesbitt, who has done games in the NWSL as well as in the USL and NASL, the second-tier mens leagues in the U.S. and Canada. CARY, N.C. In their 50thseason, the Indiana University mens soccer team was 90 minutes away from the perfect ending to the season a ninth national championship. Therefore, all referees at the USL level have daytime jobs and referee part-time. Nesbitt, a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Michigan, has a doctorate in chemistry but mental fitness is just one requirement for a top-level soccer referee. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, USWNT standout Julie Ertz joins Angel City FC on a one-year contract, Retirement? While the rest of us were reacting to LCFCs fantastic ball movement in their expansive James OConnor-inspired 3-4-3, Darling seemed to only react to stoppages in play, where he would jot down a few words. I first met Darling at a Louisville City match, While the rest of us were reacting to LCFCs fantastic ball movement in their expansive James OConnor-inspired 3-4-3, Darling seemed to only react to stoppages in play, where he would jot down a few words. Thankfully we do have more people of diverse backgrounds and of color in the pro ranks, said Thompson, but being able to see Jon there and that representation, it means a lot. The assignments for Week 8 of the 2023 Major League Soccer season. FIFA referee Alyssa Nichols is aiming for the World Cup Jackson State alumna is one of only two Black American women to earn her FIFA badge Referee Alyssa Nichols calls a foul during a game between France and the United States women's under-20 Blue at Premier Sports Campus on Dec. 13, 2019, in Lakeland Ranch, Florida. The assignments for Week 6 of the 2023 USL Championship season. Of course, we want athletes. Physical fitness is also important and female candidates have to meet the same standards as men on a series of challenging tests that include repeated sprints over distances from 40 to 150 meters. Keeping referee assignments to National Assignors is going to cause way more issues than it's going to solve. SSL Certificate Authority If you do not have an existing login to GameOfficials.net and have received a Group Number and Access Code, please Click Here to Create a New Account | Photo courtesy Ivan Pierre Aguirre / El Paso Locomotive FC. As a referee, you allow thousands to participate in the sport we all love. And thats the way it once was, with Sandra Hunt, Nancy Lay and Kari Seitz all working as center referees for a handful of games in the nascent days of MLS nearly 20 years ago. Referees Debut ; Elvis Osmanovic: United States: Apr 30, 2017: 4: 21--1: Elton Garcia: Jun 4, 2017 . MLS does has two female assistant referees Felisha Mariscal, who began working MLS games in 2014, and Kathryn Nesbitt, who made her MLS debut in 2015. 0000004060 00000 n But, yeah, thats just the way it was back then. He was 15 years old, looking for a little extra spending money, and so in addition to playing began officiating games for younger age groups on weekends at his local club. I introduced myself and learned that he was a, So, what are the requirements to be a referee at this level? A former English Premier League referee and now general manager of the Professional Referee Organization, which oversees the officiating for professional soccer in the U.S. and Canada, Walton is making a concerted effort to increase opportunities for female referees. Discussion in 'Referee' started by gaolin, Mar 7, 2023. I didnt tell anybody there it was my first game. Kevin Baxter writes about soccer and other things for the Los Angeles Times, where he has worked for 24 years. Parkway South High School. Peter Walton is determined to change that. Portland Thorns vs Houston Dash. Ref B in USL, assistant referee in the Eastern Conference It's a similar path onthe Canadian side. Having reached the professional level, Thompsons aspirations are next to become part of the senior PRO roster, and eventually earn the opportunity to become a FIFA official. The assignments for the 2022 USL League One Final: 11/06/22. April 1, 2023 PRO media Inside Video Review, NWSL. The assignments for Week 5 of the 2023 USL League One season: 04/12/23. 0000011337 00000 n Inside Video Review: MLS #7. If you stuck a three-piece suit and a hat on Darling, he would look like Peter Ustinovs Hercule Poirot. But theres one thing that remains true, no matter the venue. Theres not always a clear answer, its how you communicate your decision.. | Photo courtesy Em-Dash Photography / Louisville City FC. 64: Indiana Futsal director Justin Becht, Soc Takes Pod Ep. They also have a developmental tier consisting of 17 refs they also assign games to. The most obvious thing youd notice about the septuagenarian is his perfectly twirled mustache. Beyond Grade 5 is a whole set of interesting factoids vis-a-vis the incredible achievements of these young men and women to reach MLS, FIFA and national team games. Sometimes youve just got to be prepared for the opportunity to come, said Thompson, because after that game, that was when I started getting more assignments as a center official., Mississippi native Matt Thompson has been the center referee for almost 70 games in the USL Championship's regular season and playoffs over the past four seasons. You see, someone like Brian Darling is sitting somewhere, judging and marking down each important decision made by the refereeing team. Looks like the yellow was already out for the reckless scissors kick. And if that person in front of me, in front of my developmental people, is good enough, then theyll get the opportunity.. He's approaching 70 center assignments in the league across the regular season and playoffs, and in 2021 was voted the Professional Referee Organization's USL Referee of the Year. Nipun divides his time between his two great loves - neuroscience and soccer. When it comes to the torrents of abuse referees receive during and after every game, they are diplomatic, self-deprecating and understanding. 0000001224 00000 n Over the next two to three years youll see more and more female officials actively engaged in professional refereeing. Contrary to popular belief, referees are human beings. Get the latest news, member benefits and info. The assignments for the 2022 USL League One Final: South Georgia Tormenta vs Chattanooga Red WolvesOptim Health System Field (7:30PM ET)REF: Elvis OsmanovicAR1: Brian MarshallAR2: Joe Suchoski4TH: Alexandra BilleterRAR: Nicholas Seymour. 0000002681 00000 n The assignments for Week 5 of the 2023 USL Championship season. However, for our purposes in this article, we will focus on Grade 5 and 6, as it pertains to the USL. When I ask all three referees if they believe coaches should be fined in response to post-match criticism from referees, all three agree that managers should be allowed to criticize referee performance. Some of that stems from a desire to strike a blow for gender equality. But their main responsibilities involve offside and boundary calls and monitoring bench behavior while center referees control the flow of the match by managing the players, determining fouls and issuing red and yellow cards. There was contact prior, player takes a couple of steps and then he falls down and goes back to the initial contact for UB. hb```b``e`a` @qYg% WCu5B. The truth is, there are a multitude of metrics to ensure referee performance. Good eye! Providence Park (10:30PM ET) REF: Alexandra Billeter. The assignments for Week 3 of the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro season. This course will be a hybrid course with an online portion and an in-person session. The assignments for Week 2 of the 2023 USL League One season. AR1: Amilcar Sicaju. And while both the NFL and NBA have used female officials since then, no woman has run a top-tier mens soccer game in the U.S. or Canada in 17 years. Soc Takes spoke to Referees A, B and C (names redacted to protect their identities): An essay he wrote in fifth grade was voted best in the class. Well, each state has its own tweaks to requirements, but Missouris Grade 6 referee requirements are pretty standard for various states. The referee awarded a penalty kick to New England Revolution for a handball offense and issued a yellow card to Corbo for stopping a promising attack. Western Michigan cooled off an in-form Ball State squad with a 2-nil road win on Oct. 9. 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); Football Rules simplified Laws of the Game, 1444, . The assignments for Week 1 of the 2023 USL League One season. Replies. Referees at the USL level get paid between $200-$500 per game, depending on their location and specialization (center referees get paid more than ARs). "I guess I came full circle. The good is that he recognizes the need to caution the other player here. The success of Freemon, Elfath and others are a sign of the progress being made in diversifying the senior officiating roster in the United States and Canada. PRO and the other referee organizations can save those reports and key moments (in video format) in a huge database that is accessible to other referees. In researching this article, I was sent forms and documents galore that irrefutably negate a common misconception the idea that USL referees have no incentive or repercussions for good or bad performances, respectively. The instructors of the classes were Andrew Hoard, Nichole Kramer-Kiuchi, Kristy Bos, Josh Abts, Ron Grobbel, Carlos Folino, and Yuya . I introduced myself and learned that he was a referee assessor. This is in addition to my normal life and job. Worried that even bringing attention to the particular game will result in torrents of abuse from one set of fans. Decisions that are minor, such as misidentified corner kicks, result in a minor point deductions. 0000003138 00000 n Every season, PRO2 referees have the opportunity to graduate into PRO. And theyre completely wrong.. Friday, March 29. AR1: Chris Canales. And what is disturbing is that fans believe referees are untrained, uninterested and unrepentant. Does that referee get away with his poor decision? Red cards are in full swing in the USL Championship. 0000007083 00000 n To register please email Michael Silver with the State Referee Commitee at. | Photo courtesy Liza Rosales / Orange County SC. The assignments for Week 6 of the 2023 USL Championship season. Regal Soccer Stadium (7PM ET) REF: Joshua Encarnacion. Academy League Games shall have a Referee, AR1, AR2, and 4th official. USL Assignments - Professional Referee Organization Skip to content Friday, April 7, 2023 Professional Referee Organization Home About PRO Support Staff Officials Roster Referees Assistant Referees Video Assistant Referees Assistant Video Assistant Referees MLS Awards Roll of Honor USL Awards Roll of Honor Stats Referee Stats In the video you posted, doesnt #4 execute the scissors kick and then chest bump or push a different opponent? This process takes 6-10 hours of preparation/evaluation for that 90-minute match. ", When I became a referee, there was no practical training," Raymond added. Website Design and development by Americaneagle.com, FIFA International Clearance Requirements. Hes been rewarded with measurable progress. April 15, 2023 PRO media Inside Video Review. Do these referees have repercussions for poor performances? 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