referee pathway

The U.S. Soccer Grassroots License has both an online and in-person component. Grassroots Referees will register for courses and be certified through State Referee Committees. 

(FORMERLY GRADES 6 AND 5) U.S. Soccer Regional Referees are qualified to officiate competitive state competitions, regional events and professional leagues including NPSL and USL League Two.

Regional Referees will register for courses and be certified through State Referee Committees. In South Dakota, the online coursework is done through the US Soccer Learning Center. Assessment requests and Fitness tests requests are registered for through the SD State Referee Committee