We are eagerly anticipating the start of the Spring soccer season! As we prepare for Spring 2021, here are the latest updates from a few D1 Conferences. By Paul Kennedy – Soccer America America East Men: Six-game schedule starting Feb. 26. Postseason: four-team, single-site tournament on April 15-17. Women: Six-game schedule starting March 7. Postseason: […]
Reynold Carlberg 89 of Midlothian, IL died in hospice care 11/26/20. Born in Chicago Rey served 4 years in the USAF. He refereed soccer for 50 yrs and was a talented artist. He was a member of VASA, IOVSA, NISOA and more. He was preceded in death by wife Mavis parents Ragnwald & Ina Carlberg […]
Ken (Kenny) Mather, 76, forever youthful, passionate and radiating joy, passed away on November 20, 2020 at his home in the company of his loving family. While Ken was born in Thatcham, Royal County of Berkshire, England, he became a fixture for Big Ten, Big East, Conference USA, MCC, MAC, Mid Con, and Missouri Valley, […]
To: All NISOA Members From: Gary W Huber President NISOA I would like to thank the entire NISOA family for their diligence throughout this year as we faced a pandemic that has affected many of our personal and professional lives. While many of the college soccer conferences were postponed to Spring 2021, some committed to […]
An all-new series coming to a fireplace near you! It’s late September and Autumn is officially upon us. Trees are changing colors. Leaves are beginning to fall. There is no season like college soccer season, and for those missing those gloriously colorful moments of the beautiful game, we invite you to grab a hot cider […]
Join us in congratulating John Puglisi of New York Metro as he joins our esteemed NISOA Hall of Fame as an Administrator for 2020.He has played significant roles for the organization including NISOA President, Vice President, Secretary, National Clinician, and much more! John advanced through the ranks of refereeing youth games at Long Island […]
Congratulations to our good friend Alex Prus, who was inducted into the NISOA Hall of Fame Class of 2020 as a Referee. Since 1964, we have been inducting two superlative individuals each year for their commitment and success both on and off the pitch into the NISOA Hall of Fame. This year we have recognized […]
We are truly sorry to announce the passing of Abbey Leonard on June 17, 2020. Abbey was a long time member of NISOA serving as a National Referee and Instructor. Abbey was elected to the NISOA Hall of Fame in 1996 and served the NISOA family as President in 1995-96. Abbey leaves behind some great […]
With many areas of the country restricted due to COVID-19, NISOA is proud to provide fitness workouts for its membership. This 10-week program is designed specifically for the physical demands of refereeing, while following the social distancing recommendations. The goal of this program is to provide membership the support needed to ensure fitness levels are […]
NISOA presents a unique panel discussion opportunity to interact with distinguished college soccer coaches on Thursday April 30, 2020 at 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. The discussion will be based around the referee/coach relationship and last no longer than 90 minutes. The panel will be moderated by NISOA Hall of Fame member, Dr. Joe Machnik […]
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