2024/2025 Laws of the game

All changes are compulsory for competitions and matches as from 1 July 2024, 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 2024/25 IFAB Laws of the Game have many significant changes that will need to be enforced in the leagues we serve. Beginning July 1, 2024, these laws are in full force.

2024/2025 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 [current]

Below are three documents that the referees serving youth and amateur adult matches here in Eastern New York and especially the Hudson Valley should be knowledgable about so that they can enforce these policies should a violation occur. Remember, if there is a case of referee abuse or referee assault against you or your team, communication with one of the HVSRA Board members is mandatory.

US Soccer Policy 531-9[updated May 2024] - Misconduct Toward Game Officials in Amateur Matches

Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association - Zero Tolerance Policy

MLS Next Discriminatory Action Procedure

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.