Become a Referee for the nation’s largest soccer league.
Join a team of referees responsible for keeping the beautiful game fun, friendly and safe.
Building the largest community of referees in the nation
Footy offers competitive pay, seasonal work, performance bonuses, and connection to a community of refs that we believe is the best in the business.
We value referees who communicate clearly, manage games proactively, and understand that setting the tone early keeps matches safe and respectful for everyone involved.
Why Referee With Footy?
Make a real impact — help deliver a safe, positive, and meaningful soccer experience that players look forward to all week
Be treated like a professional — clear standards, strong admin support, and respect for referees who do the job well
Grow your officiating skills — mentorship, observations, training sessions, and advancement opportunities
Earn competitively and consistently — tiered pay, minimum shift guarantees, and seasonal performance bonuses
Join a strong referee community — collaborative culture that values communication, reliability, and mutual support
A structured development path for new and inexperienced referees
TFL offers all referees and aspiring referees the opportunity for training and support that helps you develop a confident, authoritative, and caring ‘referee persona’ that can serve you well in all parts of your life. You’ll be supported by clear league rules, strong backup from our referee admin team, and a culture that encourages firm, consistent officiating from the opening whistle.
We invest in referee development and we recognize referees who go above and beyond for the league and their fellow officials.
If you care about the quality of the game, want to practice being a calm authority under pressure, and want your work on the field to matter, Footy is an exceptional place to referee.
Join a Community of Wonderful Humans Dedicated to Keeping the Game Fun, Friendly and Safe.
Refereeing with Footy is about more than enforcing the rules—it’s about protecting the experience. For many players, their Footy match is the most anticipated hour of their week: a break from work, stress, and routine to play the game they love.
Our referees are trusted with that moment. We expect professionalism, clarity, and fairness, and we empower referees to create an environment that is safe, competitive, and genuinely enjoyable.
“I have this community behind me, no matter what.
If you're looking for a reason to become a referee, just do it!”
- Abbey McHugh, Referee for NYC Footy of The Footy League