NEW Referee courses are being offered by the Wisconsin Soccer Referee Development Program (WisRef) for a 2025 USSF Referee license expiring 12/31/2026. The successful Referee candidate will have the opportunity to officiate games for all of the 2026 calendar year soccer seasons. 

This course is for new, first time Referees that have not been previously registered as a Referee OR a previously registered Referee who has had a lapse in registration (2023 or prior lapse). Minimum age per US Soccer policy is 13 years old at the time of registering for the course. If you are or know someone 13 years or older who wants to make money and give back to the game. this is a great opportunity.   We highly recommend taking the online portion as soon as possible so you're ready for the in-person, capstone classes.

This is a 2 part course

• 7 hours online US Soccer Learning Center course work (on your own) 
• 3  hours WisRef In-Person on-field Session (with Instructors) Creation of a WisRef Assigning Platform account  

Click here  for instructions on how to register to become a 2026 USSF Referee.

In person on-field training sessions will be held Feb 2026-April 2026. Dates for these sessions will be posted to US Soccer Learning Center once they have been finalized. See course page on US Soccer Learning for most up to date listings and availability.

 WisRef has partnered with the WYSA to offer a $40.00 reimbursement for those who successfully complete the 2026 requirements to be registered as a NEW Referee. MAYSA offers referees additional bonus opportunities. Click here for more info about MAYSA Referee Incentive Program.