Major League Soccer Match Director Program

The Match Director Program supports the MLS Competition Department’s mission to ensure player safety and to protect and preserve the integrity of the League.  Match Directors serve as in-stadium match-day representatives of the Department. The Match Director pool includes, but is not limited to, former players, coaches, and referees with experience at the highest levels of the game.

Match Directors report disciplinary incidents and competition-related information from field level to the League Office. Match Directors are positioned on the sidelines, typically at or near the 4th Official’s Table.  Match Directors serve as a resource to Club Technical Staff and Match Officials, support the in-stadium Digital Match roster process, and facilitate the Match Coordination Meeting. Match Directors understand the mission and vision of MLS, while agreeing to a high level of professionalism in their representation of the Competition Department and in their match reporting.