NOTE: The MRL Match Report has been updated for Spring 2018. Referee Reports are to be completed and submitted to the host team or the Site Coordinator following the game. Send Offs or Serious Incidents are to be reported immediately following game to mrlscores@usyouthsoccer.org. Be sure to list age group, division, teams, player(s) sent off, the offense and your name, email and phone number. Be sure to include as much information as possible on the Supplemental Referee Report that can be emailed to mrlscores@usyouthsoccer.org.
Remember to review the implemented Laws of the Game. Be sure to be familiar with the Laws and other instructions as found here: [LINK]
This league features the highest level of soccer within the 14-state Midwest Region of US Youth Soccer, with teams earning the right to advance to the Regional Championships. The level of competition is comparable to games at Regionals and late round State Cup competition.
Thus, teams, coaches and parents expect the very best from referees. Our league strives to provide everyone with the best environment for youth soccer competition. Your acceptance of games in the MRL demonstrates your desire to officiate at the highest levels of youth soccer and we appreciate the hours of dedication you have invested in reaching this level. Good luck with your games. We want to hear from you with your feedback regarding refereeing in the MRL. Should you have any questions on referees in the MRL, please direct them to Midwest Region Referee Administrative Assistant Ryan Cigich at ryancigich@yahoo.com.
MRL ASSIGNORS WITHIN EACH STATE ASSOCIATION
Teams in the following state associations should contact the individual listed below in order to coordinate referees for matches that MRL teams are hosting:
Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Michigan | Minnesota | Missouri | Ohio-N | Ohio-S | Wisconsin
To view latest information from US Soccer regarding Referees, rules and interpretations, click here.
Teams in state associations not listed above should contact their local referee assignor for referees.