MLS, referees reach seven-year labour deal, ending 37-day lockout

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Soccer and its referees introduced a seven-year labour contract Tuesday, ending a 37-day lockout that led to the usage of alternative officers.

The Professional Referee Organization and the Professional Soccer Referees Association stated they’d ratified an settlement reached final week that runs till Jan. 31, 2031.

The PSRA has about 260 members.

Replacement officers had been used within the first 5 weeks of the season, drawing some criticism.