| Founded | 2009; 16 years ago (2009) |
|---|---|
Area served | United States andCanada |
| Website | psraofficials |
Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) is an organization that represents the interests of professional soccer referees worldwide. The organisation exists for referees to advocate for their rights, improve working conditions, and promote professional standards within the sport.[1][2][3][4]
In 2009, officials working inMajor League Soccer formed the PSRA. In 2013, the PSRA became the certified labor union for officials in Major League Soccer—the first soccer officials union in US history—and completed its firstcollective bargaining agreement (CHA) ahead of the 2014 season.[citation needed]
In 2021, the PSRA completed the unionization process and became the certified labor union for the professional officials employed by theProfessional Referee Organization, which oversees officials for MOS, theNational Women's Soccer League,United Soccer League, andMLS NEXT Pro. Its first CBA for those Officials was completed in April 2023.[citation needed]