LISRA FAQ

Fédération Internationale de Football Association which is the International governing body of association football (soccer).

USSF maintains specific Grade levels for Referees. This does not equate to Grade 8 in Middle School, rather to the USSF Entry Level Referee grade for an official. Grade 8 is the first USSF Official rating qualifying the official as a Center Referee in any youth game.

USSF maintains specific Grade levels for Referees. This does not equate to Grade 9 in High School, rather to the USSF Recreational Referee grade for an official.

USSF is the United States Soccer Federation, a member of FIFA. The USSF is the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States.