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sports1 year ago•6 min saved

"MLS Referee Controversies Spark Outrage and Player Protests"

Major League Soccer's handling of the referee lockout has led to embarrassing and controversial officiating, with replacement officials making numerous incorrect calls and facing criticism from coaches and players. The league's decision to use underqualified referees in place of regular officials has raised concerns about the integrity of the games and the potential impact on sponsorships and global recognition. As the labor dispute between the league and the referees' union continues, MLS commissioner Don Garber has emphasized the league's commitment to managing through the dispute, despite growing frustration and criticism from players and coaches.

via Los Angeles Times|

#don-garber #labor-dispute #mls

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

"Controversy Surrounding MLS Replacement Referees Sparks Protests and Accusations"

The negotiations between the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) and the Professional Referees Organization (PRO) have turned acrimonious, with PRO filing an Unfair Labor Practice charge against PSRA, alleging threats and coercion of potential replacement officials. This comes amid a lockout of PSRA referees by PRO after the union rejected a tentative collective bargaining agreement. The MLS season has begun with replacement officials, and CBA talks are set to resume next week with a federal mediator present. Both sides have filed multiple Unfair Labor Practice charges against each other, and accusations about the bargaining process continue to be traded.

via ESPN|

#labor-dispute #mls #professional-soccer-referees-association

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

"MLS to Start Season with Replacement Referees Amid Labor Dispute"

Major League Soccer (MLS) will begin its season with replacement referees after the referees’ union rejected a tentative labor agreement, leading to a lockout by the organization overseeing officiating. The decision comes ahead of the league opener on Wednesday, with concerns raised about the quality of matches with inexperienced officials. The union cited increased demands on officials and sought fair compensation amid the league's reported record growth, while the league expressed confidence in its contingency plan utilizing experienced professional match referees and veteran video replay officials.

via The Washington Post|

#labor-dispute #mls #professional-soccer

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

"MLS Season in Jeopardy: Referees Reject Contract, Potential Lockout Looms"

The Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) rejected a proposed new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Professional Referees Organization (PRO), leading to a lockout of referees starting at midnight ET on Saturday. The dispute revolves around issues of fair compensation, benefits, and quality-of-life concerns for referees. The rejection of a no strike/no lockout proposal and a second unfair labor practice charge against PRO indicate that the two sides are still far apart. As a result, the MLS season is set to begin with replacement officials as negotiations continue.

via ESPN|

#collective-bargaining-agreement #lockout #mls