2023/2024 Laws of the game

All changes are compulsory for competitions and matches as from 1 July 2023, although competitions which start before that date may implement them earlier or delay their implementation until no later than the start of the next competition. IFAB has issued the circular which gives the reader a summary of the LoG changes and some additional advice.

The 2023/24 IFAB Laws of the Game have many significant changes that will need to be enforced in the leagues we serve. Beginning September 1, 2019, these laws are in full force.

2023/2024 Laws of the game

 FIFA Considerations

FIFA and US Soccer has created considerations that referees should familiarize themselves with when applying the Laws of the Game to each match they officiate. Applying the LotG can be different depending on the age of the players, skill level, type of competition [recreation, travel, premier, etc.]. If you have questions on your match and these consideration, please contact one of the board members or mentors.

Considerations to the Laws of the Game. - US Soccer edition

Build out Line

There is little change to the implementation of the Laws of the Game when the Build out Line is being used in a match. Please see the attached notice from US Soccer.

Build out Line Guidance

Please refer to the league’s Game Operating Procedure that you are officiating. Each league that we serve is different in the application of the b.o.l. Make sure you understand the procedure.