U.S. Soccer Introduces “Respect The Call” Initiative As Part Of Updates To Referee Abuse Prevention Policy

US Soccer Referee National Camp

From https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2025/03/us-soccer-introduces-respect-the-call-initiative-referee-abuse-prevention-policy Federation Introduces Stronger Sanctions for Any Form of Physical or Non-Physical Abuse Toward Referees CHICAGO (March 14, 2025) – As part of U.S. Soccer’s commitment to empower and protect its match officials, the Federation has announced important updates to Read More …

US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, and AYSO Returning to Seasonal-Year Age Group Formation in 2026

US Youth Soccer

from https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/news/2025/03/05/us-youth-soccer-us-club-soccer-and-ayso-returning-to-seasonal-year-age-group-formation-in-2026/ FRISCO, Texas (March 5, 2025) –  US Youth Soccer (USYS), US Club Soccer, and American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), today announced that they have agreed to adopt the seasonal year age group formation cycle for its players starting with each’s 2026-27 season. Read More …