Become a football referee in United States
United States needs match officials at every level. We'll connect you with the official body that trains and licenses referees in your area — and guide you from your first whistle onward.
Join 109 referees from United States already on Referee.Observer.
A FIFA badge holder who has refereed 32 tracked matches across 8 cities and 3 countries. Be like Joe.
United States's flagship competition on Referee.Observer — study the crews behind 721 tracked matches and 124 top-level officials, and see where the pathway leads.
European football needs more referees
More than a match fee
Stay in the game
The best seat in the house, every matchday.
Get paid to stay fit
Referees cover 10–12 km a match — fitness with purpose, and match fees.
A real career path
Local → regional → national → international. The pathway is open to everyone.
Your path to the pitch
Apply to referee in United States
Just your name and a way to reach you — everything else is optional.
Who manages referees here
The official body responsible for referee recruitment and development in United States. We'll forward your application straight to them.
Official website →Referee.Observer is an independent platform that connects aspiring referees with their local football associations and helps those associations manage recruitment, training and appointments.