US Soccer ‘Week In Review’ LATEST ARTICLES
Week 18: Interpreting Fouls Correctly

Week 18: Interpreting Fouls Correctly

This version of the “Week In Review” will examine two missed foul decisions that impacted games.

Week 17: Interpreting Offside

Week 17: Interpreting Offside

Two offside decisions from the same game: both are difficult and could be interpreted differently.

Week 16: Violent Conduct Flash Point

Week 16: Violent Conduct Flash Point

This week’s analysis includes a recognized flash point that leads to the identification of violent conduct.

Week 15: Violent Conduct

Week 15: Violent Conduct

A review of the criteria required for a “violent conduct” offense to be punished by a red card.

Week 14: Denying an Obvious Goal Scoring Opportunity

Week 14: Denying an Obvious Goal Scoring Opportunity

Three decisions involving offside, violent conduct and a handling offense in which the referee team is required to react quickly.

Week 13: Excessive Force

Week 13: Excessive Force

Tackles involving exposed cleats and locked knees put players at a high risk of injury.

Week 12: Offside Decisions

Week 12: Offside Decisions

The week’s decision of contention involved an incorrect offside decision that resulted in the winning goal.

Week 11: “4 P Principle”

Week 11: “4 P Principle”

An excellent example of a referee promoting attacking play with a fantastic advantage that leads to a goal.

Week 10: Arm As A Weapon

Week 10: Arm As A Weapon

An examination of contact above the shoulder in which the player’s arm/hand/elbow is used as a weapon.

Week 9: Red Card Tackles

Week 9: Red Card Tackles

A look at severe, missed red card tackles that must be sanctioned by the referee at all levels of play.




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