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Soccer refereeing by the numbers: Abuse, pay, rigor factor in to ref shortage

PHOENIX – There’s a shortage of soccer referees across the United States, including in Arizona, and it’s easy to see why: The logistics of games going on every week, the number of certified referees, strain on refs and ongoing abuse from fans, players and coaches. Despite the problems that come with refereeing, Arizona soccer refs […]

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