Soccer refereeing by the numbers: Abuse, pay, rigor factor in to ref shortage https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/011824_soccer_referee_data/soccer-refereeing-by-numbers-abuse-pay-rigor-factor-ref-shortage/
There’s a shortage of soccer referees across the United States, including in Arizona, and it’s easy to see why: The logistics of games going on every week, the number of certified referees, strain on refs and ongoing abuse from fans, players and coaches.
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