MLS Commissioner Don Garber states the league is prepared for a referee lockout as the season starts with replacement officials, following the PSRA's failure to reach a new CBA with PRO.
MLS Commissioner Don Garber says the league is "very prepared" to deal with a referee lockout as the season begins with replacement officials. The Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) failed to reach a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the MLS-funded body that manages professional officiating, PRO. The MLS Players Association (MLSPA) has criticized the lockout and use of replacement referees, warning they may jeopardize player health and safety.
February 21, 2024
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