2012 MLS Referee Assignments and Discussion [Rs]

Discussion in 'Referee' started by La Rikardo, Jan 7, 2012.

  1. La Rikardo

    La Rikardo Moderator

    May 9, 2011
    nj
    I know the season doesn't start for another two months, but there's not another thread to post any MLS refereeing news pertaining to the upcoming season. Just wanted to point out that Alex Prus just confirmed via Facebook that he did not attend the preseason camp and therefore will not be refereeing in MLS in 2012. Big loss for the league.
     
  2. akindc

    akindc Member+

    Jun 22, 2006
    Washington, DC
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    Did he say why?
     
  3. whistleblowerusa

    whistleblowerusa BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Jun 25, 2001
    U.S.A.
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    That was pretty well known that he would be retiring. He has been given more assignments as a clinician and potential ref coach. I also don't think he could pass the fitness test anymore.
     
  4. andymoss

    andymoss BigSoccer Supporter

    Sep 4, 2007
    Nashville, TN
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    Alex is in Bradenton renewing his coaching A license.

    He will take the fitness test at one of the RTSs.
     
  5. Law5

    Law5 Member+

    Mar 24, 2005
    Beaverton OR
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    Rumor has it that Abby O. and Michael K. both failed the physical.
     
  6. whistleblowerusa

    whistleblowerusa BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Jun 25, 2001
    U.S.A.
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    No surprise. Kennedy took it three times last year.
     
  7. whiteguy

    whiteguy New Member

    Mar 3, 2011
    north america
    Club:
    Ottawa Fury
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    Any news from mls camp???? who failed the fitness test? Any new faces from us soccer and CSA? Any way to see a list of people who attended?
     
  8. Law5

    Law5 Member+

    Mar 24, 2005
    Beaverton OR
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    The MLS Referees and Assistant Referees were in the same camp with a group of about 50 referees and assistant referees who did not do MLS games last year. There has not been a decision made about who from the second group will actually get assignments this year. It won't be many. USSF is talking about that group as, essentially, candidates for MLS officiating, who may take three or four years before they get a MLS assignment. Everyone on the referee portion of the candidate group who gets an assignment will only be a 4th in 2012.
     
  9. MassachusettsRef

    MassachusettsRef Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 30, 2001
    Washington, DC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    Deciphering this a little bit... were people who only did 4ths last year in the former or latter group?

    More directly... will there be any rookie whistles this year?
     
  10. whistleblowerusa

    whistleblowerusa BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Jun 25, 2001
    U.S.A.
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    There always are rookies. How that will play out is what is currently happening with the P.R.O. that is being formed with new management. Not sure they have that worked out yet. Could affect who and what.
     
  11. MassachusettsRef

    MassachusettsRef Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 30, 2001
    Washington, DC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    Don't want to start an argument, but I was pretty sure there have been one or two seasons where no referee got their first MLS whistle. I'm thinking the middle-to-latter part of last decade, right before expansion; the pool was pretty stagnate at that time. A lot of guys were coming in to do 4ths, but not breaking through. If ManiacalClown is around, maybe he knows the answer for certain.
     
  12. Law5

    Law5 Member+

    Mar 24, 2005
    Beaverton OR
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    Those in the no previous MLS experience group who actually get a MLS assignment this year will not get the whistle. Clipboard only, no matter what their badge or experience. Those who did 4ths only last year were in the non-rookie group. How many of them get a whistle this year is yet to be determined.

    The Professional Referee Organization (PRO) does not have a head yet and it is expected to be at least six weeks before there is someone in place. I think "at least" is the key part of that sentence.
     
  13. MassachusettsRef

    MassachusettsRef Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 30, 2001
    Washington, DC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    Thanks. That answers my question perfectly.
     
  14. kicker1

    kicker1 Member

    Jan 31, 2004
    St. Louis
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    who is the "CZAR" for MLS referee assignments in 2012?
    also,
    what will Silva do this season?
     
  15. whistleblowerusa

    whistleblowerusa BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Jun 25, 2001
    U.S.A.
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    As stated in two post earlier there is no one in charge yet. Silva is heading up the youth development for USSF. No one knows who is assigning Pro leagues and what is going on yet. USSF and MLS just expected that referees would just fill in until everything was settled. That ain't happening.
     
  16. mistman7

    mistman7 Member

    Apr 12, 2010
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    I know from the CSA side of things there are two new faces: Mathieu Bourdeau (Referee) and Andrew Foster (AR).
     
  17. whistleblowerusa

    whistleblowerusa BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Jun 25, 2001
    U.S.A.
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    I thought that they worked MLS games as 4th and AR in Canada last year.
     
  18. DudsBro

    DudsBro Member

    Jan 12, 2010
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    They both worked NCC matches, but neither were MLS officials. I guess Foster working MLS is where we were getting the Foster becoming FIFA rumors.
     
  19. RedStar91

    RedStar91 Member+

    Sep 7, 2011
    Club:
    FK Crvena Zvezda Beograd
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    Is there any way to get a hold of the National Referee test if you are not a National Candiate or National Referee? I'm only a 6 so I'm not able to access the test on game officials.
     
  20. whistleblowerusa

    whistleblowerusa BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Jun 25, 2001
    U.S.A.
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    Nope, no way. All completely on line. Only one year they sent the test out to those who attended National Camp that year.
     
  21. Law5

    Law5 Member+

    Mar 24, 2005
    Beaverton OR
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    If you want to learn the things you need to know in order to pass the National Rules Test, study Week In Review.
     
  22. DudsBro

    DudsBro Member

    Jan 12, 2010
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    Are any practice tests available for the lower levels? I'm taking whats about equivalent to the 6 next month and I'm looking around for an actual test to do, rather than just plain review.
     
  23. Law5

    Law5 Member+

    Mar 24, 2005
    Beaverton OR
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    Laws of the Game, Guide to Procedures, FIFA Interpretation of the Laws of the Game, USSF Advice to Referees. Much more important that you read and understand all of these documents than that you know what was tested last time.
     
  24. MrPerfectNot

    MrPerfectNot Member+

    Jul 9, 2011
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Everton FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    Without resurrecting the "Screwing with the Program" thread - has there been any actual update re changes in MLS ref staffing for this upcoming year?

    Mind you, I'm asking for anything definitive that's actually been put out by MLS, USSF or others - not looking for unsubstantiated rumors, gossip, fears or hypotheticals.

    Thx
     
  25. whistleblowerusa

    whistleblowerusa BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Jun 25, 2001
    U.S.A.
    Re: 2012 MLS Referee Assignments

    No, it still in limbo. And, this has never been a rumor.
     

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