U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF)
Referee Program
Embrace Your Love for Soccer
As a USSF referee, you'll be right in the heart of the action, ensuring fair play, enforcing the rules, and maintaining the integrity of the game. You'll have a front-row seat to matches at all levels, from youth leagues to professional divisions.
USSF Soccer Overview
United States Soccer Federation (USSF) is the governing body of soccer in all its forms in the United States. Typically is what most refer to as ‘club’ and ‘state league’ soccer. There is a spring youth league that starts in late January and a fall youth league that starts in mid-August. The summer is full of club tournaments throughout Alabama. You could almost referee games the whole year.
Certification for Officials
Before officiating games, all referees must pass a certification test and background check. This ensures they are up-to-date on the latest rules and ready to maintain the highest standards on the field.
Step 1 - USSF Soccer
Register on USSoccer Learning Center. This will be your dashboard that will contain all your testing and certifications.
Step 2 - New Referee Training Information
Dates and additional Information for New USSF Referees.
Step 3 - Take your quiz
You will also have to complete the SafeSport and SafeSoccer training and background check.
Step - 4- USSF Uniforms
Official Sports International for USSF uniforms.
Step 5 - Register on Assignr
This is our website to enter your availability for games.
Step 6 - Get to know your assignor
Email your youth league assignor for the spring and fall seasons. Tournament assignor information will be announced at our meetings, on FaceBook and on our calendar.
Step 7 - Attend Training
We hold trainings on most months of the year. We have USSF mentors and assessors that offer a high level of training.
