| Professional Soccer Referees Association | |
| Area Served: | United States and Canada |
Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) is an organization that represents the interests of professional soccer referees worldwide. The organisation exists for referees to advocate for their rights, improve working conditions, and promote professional standards within the sport.[1] [2] [3] [4]
In 2009, as it became necessary to have an organization that represented the Officials and their careers, those Officials working in Major League Soccer formed the PSRA.
In 2013, the PSRA became the certified labor union for Officials in Major League Soccer - the first soccer officials Union in US history - and completed our first Collective Bargaining Agreement ahead of the 2014 season.
In 2021, the PSRA completed the unionization process and became the certified labor union for the professional Officials employed by PRO who work in NWSL, USL, and MLS NEXT Pro. Our first Collective Bargaining Agreement for those Officials was completed in April 2023.
If established, the PSRA could pursue a variety of goals, including:
The PSRA could be a global organization with regional branches or chapters. Membership would likely be limited to professional referees who meet certain criteria, such as experience, qualifications, and commitment to the profession.
Establishing and maintaining a successful PSRA would present significant challenges. These could include:
Despite these challenges, the creation of a PSRA could offer significant opportunities to improve the profession of soccer refereeing and ensure that referees are treated fairly and respected for their contributions to the sport.