Referees are the lifeblood of Target USA CUP
We need you! No matter where you are from! Come and referee in the greatest youth soccer experience in the world!
Become a Target USA CUP Referee
At USA CUP, we attract referees from over 17 countries and 25 U.S. states who help officiate the thousands of games that take place during the tournament week. The advantage of refereeing at USA CUP is that all games are played in one location.
Minnesota Referees
If you are a referee from Minnesota, get started by joining our assigning group. Click the button below for more information.
USA, Non-MN Resident & International Referees
Visiting? Apply to referee in the best youth soccer experience in the world!
Required forms
Lodging
Transportation
Required forms
USA, Non-MN Resident Referees
Required paperwork:
1) Confirmation from State Referee Administrator that you are in good standing and have permission to travel to USA CUP
2) Proof of age document (ex. birth certificate, driver’s license, passport)
International Referees
1) Letter from referee federation on federation letterhead confirming official is certified, in good standing, and has permission to travel to USA CUP
2) Copy of passport
3) SafeSport and background check (link will be provided after receipt of application)
4) US Soccer approval to participate (USA CUP will submit paperwork for approval)
Lodging
Residence Hall
Housing is offered for USA CUP Weekend and USA CUP in the NSC Residence Hall. For the discounted rate of $38 USD (regularly $47.50) per night, you will receive bed/one set of linens and three meals per day in the NSC dining room. The residence hall also offers air conditioning and cable TV.
Due to the large number of referees that have shown interest in previous years, there is a potential option of housing referees offsite (about 15 minutes from campus). Those individuals will be contacted directly by the referee coordinator.
Dorm Applications
The residence hall fills quickly. If you are interested in attending USA CUP and would like to reserve a spot, please contact [email protected] with any lodging questions. Dorm reservations can be made between Wednesday, July 10, 2024 and Sunday, July 21, 2024.
Hotel
Click here for hotel information and listings for USA CUP. If you need additional information contact the referee coordinator at 763.785.5652 or [email protected].
Transportation
We suggest you secure your housing prior to planning your transportation. For information on housing options available to referees visit the lodging information.
Referee Arrivals/Departures
USA CUP provides transportation shuttles from the airport to the National Sports Center. The shuttle schedule is dependent upon flight times and will be communicated to referees prior to the tournament. Please note the following:
- Arrival transportation will be provided on July 10-11, 2024. Departure transportation will be provided on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
- Arrival and departure times MUST be sent to [email protected] by June 19, 2024 or transportation will not be guaranteed. Flight information must include all connections and flight numbers.
Transportation During USA CUP
Transportation is provided to and from the National Sports Center to all official USA CUP referee activities/destinations only. However, you may want to consider renting a vehicle while you are here for other non-tournament/off-site attractions. USA CUP also provides roaming on-site referee shuttles between playing fields.
For questions and additional information, contact the referee coordinator.
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