*If you have experienced, witnessed, or been involved in referee abuse, please fill out this form to report the incident.*
*Not sure if what you experienced was referee abuse? Review U.S. Soccer’s Referee Abuse Prevention Policy to learn what qualifies as referee abuse.*
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Referee Abuse
October 4, 2026 Referee Abuse Incident
During a U15 match at Takoma Academy High School, a referee reported an incident involving a parent …
Forums
A Teen Referee’s Plea to Parents: Treat Us With Respect
By Nathan Tureck Published by and reprinted from The Baltimore Sun (Commentary) – September 2,…
Fitness Testing
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 du…
News
Maryland Referees Shine on the National Stage
Maryland Soccer is proud to congratulate several of our referees who represented Maryland with disti…
Uncategorized
Referee Abuse Update (Jan 1 – Apr 13, 2026)
We are committed to transparency and accountability regarding referee abuse across Maryland. From Ja…