NTX Referee Program

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup around the corner, NTX referee Gloria Martinez spoke with Telemundo about the path for women in refereeing!

Watch the full segment here:

Camino al Trofeo: a 30 días de la Copa Mundial (Parte 3) | Telemundo 39 Las mujeres en el arbitraje mundialistas y el FanFest en Dallas.

As part of a nationwide effort to create a more respective and supportive environment for referees, US Soccer is introducing the Green Referee Badge beginning with the 2025-2026 season. This new badge, worn by all certified referees under the age of 18, is a key element of US Soccer’s ongoing campaign.

Clink the link below to learn more:
https://www.ussoccer.com/refereeing/green-badge-initiative

Watch Part 3 of US Soccer’s series now:

https://www.ussoccer.com/respect-the-call

Watch Part 2 of US Soccer’s series now:

https://www.ussoccer.com/respect-the-call

https://www.ntxsoccer.org/referees/become-a-referee/

US Soccer’s Respect the Call education series is designed to help referees recognize the line, take the right action on the field, and feel supported beyond the match.

Learn more and follow the series on www.ussoccer.com/respect-the-call

It’s not too late to register to referee for the spring season! Here are the clinic offerings for March 🍀

⛈️💕 What better way to spend a rainy Valentine’s Day than registering to become a referee? After completing the online modules, you can select any of the dates and locations below to attend the in-person clinic!

⚠️ Note: for clinics today and tomorrow, look for communication from your instructor for any updates on the weather

Congratulations to Kierstin Danforth for successfully completing the upgrade process to obtain her Regional Referee license!