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 One advantage of refereeing at USA CUP is that all games are played in one location.
USA CUP provides transportation shuttles from the airport to the National Sports Center
Questions? Contact the referee coordinator!
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Apply here to become a USA CUP Referee! You must create an Event HQ Account to apply. If you are 17 or younger, please have your parent/guardian create an Event HQ Account and add you as a participant.
If you are 18 and older, apply here to become a USA CUP Referee! You must create an Event HQ Account to apply.
- Fill Out Application (You must create an Event HQ Account to apply)
- Fill Out Required Forms
Confirmation from State Referee Administrator that you are in good standing and have permission to travel to USA CUP
Proof of age document (ex. birth certificate, driver’s license, passport)
- Fill Out Application (You must create an Event HQ Account to apply)
- Fill out Required Forms
Letter from referee federation on federation letterhead confirming official is certified, in good standing, and has permission to travel to USA CUP
Copy of passport
SafeSport and background check (link will be provided after receipt of application)
US Soccer approval to participate (USA CUP will submit paperwork for approval)
Residence Hall
Housing is offered for USA CUP Weekend and USA CUP in the NSC Residence Hall. For the discounted rate of $43 USD 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.
Residence Hall 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 for Wednesday, July 9 – Sunday, July 20,2025.
Hotel
Click here for hotel information and listings for USA CUP. If you need additional information contact the referee coordinator at 612.219.1689 or [email protected].
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 9-10, 2025. Departure transportation will be provided on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
- Arrival and departure times MUST be sent to [email protected] by June 25, 2025 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.
- Opportunity to officiate in 3 Academy scheduled games per day (24 total) over the days July 11-13 and July 15-19
- $480 stipend relative to the number of Academy games officiated ($20 bonus for referees who officiate all 24 Academy scheduled games)
- Review and Classroom sessions from certified US Soccer national referee coaches and mentors
- Access to all Target USA CUP Referee Academy related activities
- Free, on-campus accommodation from July 9 – July 20 (typically $43 per night)
- 3 meals per day
- Opportunities to referee additional games and make extra money at Target USA CUP at the end of each day of Academy scheduled activities
- 1 Target USA CUP Referee Academy polo
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