Respect The Call, Change The Game with Kari Seitz, VP of Referees for US Soccer
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Kari Seitz discusses how U.S. Soccer's initiatives are improving the treatment of referees and enhancing the game.
Send us Fan Mail Abusive sidelines don’t fix bad calls—and they’re driving referees out of the game. We sat down with U.S. Soccer’s Vice President of Referees, Kari Seitz, to break down how “Respect the Call” and Policy 531-9 are changing that story with clear standards, real accountability, and education designed for today’s crews. We start with the foundation: knowing the difference between a raw emotional reaction and dissent. That clarity matters because early, consistent action keeps ma...
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