🇦🇺 ✈️ 🇺🇸 • Senior Manager, Refereeing Operations @ussoccer • Retired @FIFAcom Assistant Referee • @FootballManager addict • All posts are personal
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"Somehow I was going to proof that women could do anything, and soccer was my way."
As a true trailblazer and advocate for female referees across the world, Kari continues to lead the way.
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Across a 30 year career, she became the first and only referee to officiate at 4 Fifa World Cups and 3 Olympic games. Today, she continues the work to inspire and train the next generation of officials.
Welcome to the Hall of Fame, Kari Seitz!
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Congratulations to Steve Olson, the latest recipient of U.S. Soccer’s Eddie Pearson Award.
Mr. Olson’s 30+ years of dedicated service as a referee at the amateur, professional and international level, as well as his time as an administrator were recognized last week during National Referee Coaches Camp in Orlando.
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From one Hall of Fame referee to another!
Esse Baharmast (class of 2022) surprised Kari Seitz tonight at the National Referee Coach Camp to welcome her to the National Soccer Hall of Fame class of 2026!
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She set the standard at the highest level.
Longtime FIFA referee and current VP of Referees for @USSoccer, Kari Seitz, has been elected to the Class of 2026 and will be inducted on May 1, 2026 in Frisco, TX!
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The #USOC2025 Final will feature an all-female on-field officiating crew for the first time in tournament history! 🏆
READ MORE HERE » ussoc.cr/xjw
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Congratulations to Kari Seitz, this year's recipient of the Eddie Pearson Award.
This award is given to referees that have made distinguished contributions to the U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program and have had involvement with the program for at least 20 years.
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Respect the call. Introducing a stronger policy to protect our referees.
Learn More > ussoc.cr/RespectTheCall
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Congratulations to Kari Seitz, a 2024 Inductee into the @USYouthSoccer Hall of Fame.
usyouthsoccer.org/hall-of-fa…
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Respect the whistle.
Kathryn Nesbitt and Guido Gonzales Jr. voted 2024 U.S. Soccer Referees of the Year. » ussoc.cr/ROTY-24
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Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb joins FIFA as Head of Women’s Refereeing, with the aim of supporting the further development of female match officials.
A former FIFA referee, the German became the first woman to take charge of a final at both the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament, as well as matches in the men’s Bundesliga, among other achievements.
Read more➡️ inside.fifa.com/technical/re…
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Congratulations to Jarred Gillett who will referee the 2024 FA Community Shield between Manchester City and Manchester United on Sunday (AEST). 👏
Originally named fourth official, the Australian will now take charge following a minor injury sustained by John Brooks.
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In an exciting first for Australian football, the Spurs v Newcastle friendly featured the debut of RefCam, a groundbreaking body camera technology designed to enhance referee development and fan engagement.
The technology will be used in both A-Leagues All Stars games today.
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Congratulations Alex King: The 2024 Isuzu UTE A-League Referee of the Year 👑🙌
After claiming the title for the second time, King has also been selected to take charge of this weekend's Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final!
📰: bit.ly/3QUzZlU
#ALM
Mat Cheeseman retweeted
Alireza Faghani to take charge of highly-anticipated #AsianCup2023 opener between defending champions 🇶🇦 Qatar and 🇱🇧 Lebanon on January 12! the-afc.com/en/national/afc_…
Mat Cheeseman retweeted
The 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 person to referee 100 Liberty A-League games 👏 An incredible achievement for Kate Jacewicz!
The trailblazing official - who has refereed the competition since season one in 2008 - was honoured with a pre-game ceremony ahead of @ccmariners clash with @PerthGloryFC ❤️
A pioneer of our game. Congratulations, Kate!
#ALW
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Congratulations to Kate Jacewicz who will officiate her 100th A-League Women’s match tonight. She becomes the first match official to referee 100 A-League Women’s matches, joining assistant referee Sarah Ho in the Centurion Club. 💯
Congratulations, Kate! 👏
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This week, Kate Jacewicz will become the first person to referee 100 Liberty A-League games! 👏🙌
She'll bring up the milestone when she takes charge of Central Coast Mariners v Perth Glory on New Years Eve,
It will be another special achievment on an incredible CV, that already includes:
🕰️ Being a member of the inaugural referee’s panel when the league launched in 2008
🏆 Refereeing a record NINE A-League Women Grand Finals
💪 Becoming the first female to referee in the A-League Men’s
🖥️ Over 100 games as a video match official, including VAR in the 2023 Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final
Congratulations, Kate!
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.@FootballAUS today can confirm the 2024 FIFA International Referee Lists.
The lists see significant change for Australian Refereeing with the international retirement of Kate Jacewicz, Sarah Ho, Nathan MacDonald, Lance Greenshields, and Darius Turner.
footballaustralia.com.au/new…