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Become a referee
Referees can make over $200 a day, plus food and travel compensation. Get certified and start working the next Elite Tournaments event.
Pay
$200+ per day, plus food & travel compensation
Schedule
Weekend tournaments across the Mid-Atlantic & beyond
Certification
All officials at sanctioned events must be USSF certified
Get certified
Start with your state referee program
Certification requirements vary by state. New and returning officials register through their State Referee Committee — courses cover the Laws of the Game, safety training, and an on-field session.
Don't see your home state? Find your State Referee Committee on the U.S. Soccer Learning Center →
Work alongside experienced crews at every event
Every match, every weekend
Crews at 1,100+ events since 2000