Referee Abuse Prevention Referee Expectations

U.S. Soccer recently announced a new Referee Abuse Prevention (RAP) policy.
- Defines levels of referee abuse
- Provides examples of referee abuse
- Minimum suspensions
- Reporting requirements (coming later in 2025)
USSoccer RAP Website
Referee Imposed Sanctions
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- Non-Physical Level 1 = Verbal Taunting
- Do not ignore. Address the first instance
- As the situation warrants
- Non-Physical Level 2 = Harassment / Intimidation
- This is personal, provocative and public
- SEND OFF
- Non-Physical Level 3 = Verbal Taunting
- Non-Physical Level 4 = Verbal Taunting
- Physical Level 1 = Minor or slight touching
- Do not ignore. Address the first and every instance
- As the situation warrants
- Physical Level 2 = Intentional Confrontation
- Physical Level 3 = Violent Conduct
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