America the Beautiful Game
America the Beautiful Game is a podcast about soccer in the US and its relationship with Europe. Each week Dan Rutstein, a former sports journalist and diplomat and now head of International at Orange County Soccer Club, sits down with a new guest to discuss the sport and its growth in this country. We have current and former players, coaches, administrators and those from industries linked to soccer - betting, data, marketing and more. America the Beautiful game is a chance to see soccer in the US from a new angle. Please join us.
America the Beautiful Game
Matchday 36 - Erich Simmons, former MLS referee and Manager of PRO2 Referees
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Episode 36
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We talk refs today.
I sit down with Erich Simmons, head of refereeing at PRO2, and we discuss refereeing, how the game has changed in America and recruiting and training new refs.
We discuss referee abuse and social media, sending off Tony Meola ahead of bobblehead night and changes to the laws.
It’s a bit different but a chance to humanise the men and women in the middle.