SEATTLE - The 2024 MLS season kicked off this past week but surrounded by off-the-field controversies. The Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA), the union that represents soccer referees in the United States, has not been able to reach a deal with its employer, the Professional Referees Organization (PRO), in regards of wage increases, benefits and travel accommodations for referees.
The previous collective bargaining agreement between the two entities expired in Jan. 15, but both sides agreed to multiple extensions to continue operating under the terms of the old CBA, allowing referees to attend training camps and work preseason games.
