The 2026–2027 season is right around the corner, and IFAB has rolled out 12 key updates to the Laws of the Game that directly impact game tempo and match management.
Here’s the deal: when a updated Law comes into play on match day, everyone on and off the field will notice who knows the changes. We want to make sure our referee team is the sharpest, most confident group out there when the whistle blows.
We’ve made it super easy to get up to speed. Pick one (1) of the three (3) options below:
🎟️ Option 1: Join a Live Zoom Session (And Win Free 2027 Registration!)
Join us for a quick, interactive 1-hour session. To make it even better, the South Texas Soccer Referee Committee is giving away free 2027 referee registrations (available for First-Time or Recertifying Regional/Emeritus referees)! We’ll draw one winner for every 10 people in attendance at each session.
Click a link below to register for your preferred date:
- Sunday, Aug 16 @ 8:00 PM CST – Register Here
- Monday, Aug 24 @ 8:00 PM CST – Register Here
- Wednesday, Sept 2 @ 8:00 PM CST – Register Here
💻 Option 2: Take the Free Online Course
Prefer to learn at your own pace? Complete the quick, FREE Laws of the Game Update Course inside the U.S. Soccer Learning Center.
👉 Start the Free Learning Center Course
📄 Option 3: Quick Self-Review
If you just want to review the official deck directly, download and go through U.S. Soccer’s presentation.
👉 View the Laws of the Game Presentation
Why get this done now?
- Stay Ahead of the Game: Master the game tempo and Law changes before your first kickoff.
- Score Free Perks: Great odds to win a free registration just for hanging out on Zoom for an hour.
- Protect the Crew: When referees, mentors, and assignors are all on the same page, match days run smooth as glass.
Pick your path, lock in your update, and let’s make the 2026–2027 season our best one yet!
See you on the pitch,