Recent U. S. Soccer
Memoranda and Position Papers
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Disallowed Goal from a Passback Violation (July 31, 2008)
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Striking (July 3, 2008)
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Rescinding a Card (June 26, 2008)
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Pass Back Violation (May 21, 2008)
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Offiside on a Corner Kick (April 24, 2008)
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Allowance for Time Lost (April 22, 2008) |
Advantage and the Penalty Area (April 11, 2008)
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Match Reports Involving Discipline (April 7, 2008) |
| Objects on Field (April 3, 2008) |
Offside Myths (October 17, 2007) |
| Offside Issues (October 16, 2007) |
Handling Injuries (October 12, 2007) |
| The Opinion of the Referee and Obvious Goal Scoring Opportunities (September 25, 2007) |
Classic Offside Scenario (May 2, 2007)
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| When Fouls Continue (April 30, 2007) |
An Offside Issue – Is Touching the Ball a Requirement? (April 18, 2007)
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Quick Free Kicks versus Ceremonial Restarts (April 10, 2007)
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Misconduct - Player Gesturing for a Card (March 23, 2007) |
| 2007 Instructions for Referees and Resolutions Affecting Team Coaches and Players (March 21, 2007) |
Increasing Communication Effectiveness (February 21, 2007) |
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updated on September 1, 2008
