A Stronger Policy to Protect Our Referees & Improve the Game.
EFFECTIVE MARCH 2025
EDP Soccer has joined U.S. Soccer in creating a better future for soccer in America. EDP is following and enforcing the updated Referee Abuse Prevention Policy (Policy 531-9) for all EDP Soccer tournament and league competitions.
U.S. Soccer's Referee Abuse Prevention Policy (RAP) 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.
​
​U.S. Soccer is standing firm to protect referees and restore respect to the game. 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.
Interested in becoming a referee or refereeing at EDP Soccer or iSE events?
​
Contact the USOfficials EDP Event Assigning Team
Email us at edpevents@usofficials.com
Learn More - USOfficials.com
​
​
​
​
​
