3. Respect the Call: Step in with Confidence
PART 3: When It Crosses the Line There is no place in the game for abusive, offensive, or discriminatory behavior. Dissent earns a yellow card. Abusive behavior earns a red.
2. Respect the Call: Step in with Confidence
PART 2: Knowing the Line When dissent happens, you have a choice. Step back or step in. Recognize dissent. Take action. Issue the yellow card when it’s earned. Confidence is
1. Respect the Call: Knowing the Line
PART 1: 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?
Respect the Call Education: Supporting Referees
Supporting referee development includes setting clear, consistent expectations around behavior and ensuring referees—especially new and young officials—know they are supported. The Respect the Call education videos provide a shared framework
New Hampshire Supports U.S. Soccer’s Youth Referee Initiative
As part of U.S. Soccer’s nationwide Youth Referee Initiative, New Hampshire will introduce green referee badges in 2026 to identify our youngest officials—some just 13 years old—who are taking their
Referee Match Reports
The final whistle may have blown, but your job isn’t done yet! Make sure to file your referee match reports and officially wrap up the game. Head over the the