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Referee Pathway

For grassroots, regional, national, and FIFA referees
The Referee License Pathway, outlined by U.S. Soccer’s Learning Center, provides a clear progression for aspiring referees through various certification levels, starting from Grassroots to advanced roles, enhancing the skills needed to manage matches fairly and safely. Offering affordable courses, the pathway ensures comprehensive training with ample resources and support for all participants.

2027 RECERTIFYING REFEREE LICENSING COURSE – ENGLISH & SPANISH

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Downloads + Resources

2027 USSF Referee Program Certification Requirements

REFEREE PATHWAY

Referee

FIFA

Assistant Referee
Referee

P.R.O.

Assistant Referee
Referee

NATIONAL

Assistant Referee

REGIONAL

GRASSROOTS

RESOURCES

Regional & National Referees

Information in this section is related to USSF fitness tests for regional referees, national referees and national assistant referees as well as regional referee profile and game log.
Regional Referee Fitness Test

The complete document can be found below. Please note there are different standards for males and females.

Open in a new tab and download Regional Referee Fitness Test Requirements.

Regional Referee Fitness Tests Audio

The audio files (.mp3) for the FIFA Female AR category 1 and category 3 can found by clicking here.

Regional Referee Profile

The document for the profile of the regional referee can be found below.

Open in a new tab and download the Profile for The Regional Referee.

Regional Referee Game Log

The Excel spreadsheet to be used for submission of game count necessary for a regional referee can be found below. Please read the important note in the spreadsheet.

Download the Regional Referee Game Log (excel file).

National Referee and Assistant Referee Fitness Tests

The complete documents for the national referee and the national assistant referee can be found below.

Open in a new tab and download the National Referee Fitness Test Requirements

Open in a new tab and download the National Assistant Referee Fitness Test Requirements

National Referee Profile

The document for the profile of the national referee can be found below.

Open in a new tab and download the Profile for The National Referee.

National Assistant Referee Profile

The document for the profile of the national assistant referee can be found below.

Open in a new tab and download the Profile for The National Assistant Referee.

How do I request an upgrade or maintenance assessment?

In order for you to be assessed for grade maintenance or upgrade you MUST have a current year Referee registration and a request for Upgrade or Recertification outstanding. In addition, all members of your officiating crew on the match being assessed must be currently registered as Referees as well. To request an assessment, sign into your account and use the “I want to: Request Assessment” on your home page. You must have worked with your assignor to have been assigned a qualifying game before submitting the request. The assessor is not ordered until you have paid for the assessment.

Re-Certification & Registering

Looking for information about Re-Certification or Registering in South Texas? CLICK HERE

Futsal Referees

Looking for information about becoming or re-certifying as a Futsal Referee? CLICK HERE

Beach Referees

Looking for a licensing course to become or re-certify as a Beach Referee? CLICK HERE

Indoor Referees

Looking for a licensing course to become or re-certify as an Indoor Referee? CLICK HERE