The Latest Breaking News from PSRA

‘Man’s Game’—MLS Coach Fired for Sexist Remarks to Female Referee

The league only handed the boss a two-match ban for the incident.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 24

Gonzalo Higuain’s brother sacked by MLS club after telling female referee ‘this is a man’s game’

Federico Higuain was suspended for two matches but the The Professional Soccer Referees Association said his punishment fell ‘drastically short’

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Dispute Between MLS, Referees Is Over as Both Sides Agree To a New 7-Year Labor Agreement

Senior match officials will be able to make their 2024 debut starting on March 30

Latin Times · Mar 26, 2024

MLS Prepared for Lockout Amid Referee Strike, Says Commissioner Don Garber

This is the second time in the last 10 years that PRO, funded by MLS, has locked out the PSRA referees during CBA negotiations.

Latin Times · Feb 26, 2024

MLS Referees Union And PRO In Contentious Labor Dispute

Contentious negotiations between PSRA and PRO lead to ULP charge filing and ongoing disagreements in MLS referee labor dispute.

Top News · Feb 24, 2024

MLS Chief Blasts Referees Union Over Lockout

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber has hit out at referee union members after talks broke down leaving the league to start the new season without their top referees.

International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024

What the MLS referee lockout means for North America’s top soccer league

A nasty labor dispute between Major League Soccer and the union representing referees who work MLS matches has cast a pall over the start of the 2024 season

The Guardian - US · Feb 21, 2024

MLS Players Association Urges Quick Resolution To Referee Lockout

MLS Players Association expresses concern over lockout of referees and potential use of replacements. Negotiations urged for fair resolution.

Top News · Feb 21, 2024

‘A step backwards’: MLS players’ union criticizes referee lockout

The league will kick off the season with replacement officials, with the MLSPA saying replacement refs could jeopardize the health and safety of players

The Guardian - US · Feb 21, 2024

MLS may need replacement officials after referees vote to strike

With the new league season set to kick-off in less than a month, the referees union voted to authorize a strike

The Guardian - US · Jan 23, 2024