http://www.wyff4.com/article/parent...equired-to-be-silent-under-new-rules/10258453 TL;DR version: Parents yell at refs. Refs quit. Soccer league tells parents to "sit down and shut up." No cheering allowed, and definitely no jeering allowed. Teams/parents may face sanctions for repeat offenses.
I think this might be more suited to Youth & HS Soccer, so maybe cross-post it there? My opinion? This is a great idea. In a perfect world it wouldn't be necessary, but it is.
It sounds stupid, but I have watched some local youth and high school matches over the last few years....had been a while. There have always been a few over the top types from my recollection, but the number of annoying/rude/obnoxious parents blew me away. Shocked actually. I love in a small seaside, reserved NE community. Can't imagine what is happening elsewhere....so I get it. Great examples for their kids. Unreal.
I saw this too. My kids have played soccer, baseball, dance and gymnastics. The parents at each one are equally annoying....