2026-2027 LOTG Webinar
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October 4, 2026 Referee Abuse Incident
During a U15 match at Takoma Academy High School, a referee reported an incident involving a parent who allegedly entered the field at halftime to confront the referee following a yellow card issued to the…
Get Match Ready: A Simple Fitness Plan for Referees
The season is almost here. You don’t need to train like a professional referee, but a little work during the week can make weekend games much easier. Try this simple weekly plan: Monday: 20–30 minute…
Maryland Referees Shine on the National Stage
Maryland Soccer is proud to congratulate several of our referees who represented Maryland with distinction at the US Youth Soccer National Championships and Presidents Cup this summer. Earning an assignment to a national championship event…
Referee Abuse Update (Jan 1 – Apr 13, 2026)
We are committed to transparency and accountability regarding referee abuse across Maryland. From January 1 through April 13, 2026, the Maryland State Referee Committee has tracked and reviewed all reported incidents in coordination with leagues…
If we don’t deal with dissent, we’re allowing abuse.
Dissent is being handled inconsistently—and we need to be better. Email sent yesterday with details—this is your reminder. Thursday, April 2 | 7:30 PMLarry Mittleman (SDI) + Brian Albert (SYRA)Managing Dissent & Preventing Abuse Be…
Knowing the Line
Emotion is part of the game.Dissent is not. Do you know the difference between a quick emotional outburst and behavior that crosses the line? Understanding that difference helps you protect your authority, manage the match,…