Only USSF/FIFA certified officials may referee games in Massachusetts. The Association is always seeking hardworking, passionate referees to become futsal referees. Please contact Soorena Farboodmanesh for further information.

The fast pace of a futsal match forces referees to be fit, focused and make decisions quickly. It is excellent for referee development. Beyond that, it is fun to officiate and the MFA provides regular opportunities for evaluation.

Over the past five years, 11 futsal referees have been selected to officiate at the US Soccer national futsal champsionships.

2012 Referee Certification Courses

Referee Recertification -- Friday, Nov. 4, 5:30-10:30 pm -- Marriott, Newton

New Referee Course -- Saturday, Nov. 19, 8:30-5 pm -- Marriott Hotel, Newton

Courses are offered by the Massachusetts Referee Committee. To register, visit www.massref.net or click here.

FIFA Referees officiate in Massachusetts

BOTH United States FIFA futsal referees will officiate at this year's Northeast Regional Championships! Jason Krnac worked at the 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Brasil while Shane Butler has represented the United States at CONCACAF Futsal Championships in Central America. Both gentlemen have also refereed many international friendlies and as Grade 1 soccer officials have covered numerous professional and college games here in the states.

The presence of both of the country's best, most experienced futsal referees illustrates the Massachusetts Futsal Association's continued commitment to excellence and to the growth and success of the sport of futsal.

Krnac, of Cleveland, also officiated at the 2011 NRFC tournament, and Butler, of St. Louis, attended the 2010 event. They are not only excellent referees but terrific mentors for referees of all experiences and ages.

In 2008, referee instructor trainer Jeff Kohlmeyer of US Soccer led referee courses.

Questions about futsal refereeing?

Director of Officials, Soorena Farboodmanesh

Youth Referee Coordinator, Dick Williams

Referee Assignor, Jason Miller

Referee Awards

2011 Referee of the Year - Zach Levin, Belmont
2010 Referee of the Year - John Longo, Needham
2007 Referee of the Year - Soorena Farboodmanesh, Newton

2011 Youth Referee of the Year - Nick Karnovsky, Brookline
2010 Youth Referee of the Year - Sarah Zesch, West Roxbury
2007 Youth Referee of the Year - Ella Hartenian, Arlington

Referees from Massachusetts to officiate at the Champions Cup

2012 - Nick Karnovsky, Brookline
2012 - Zach Levin, Belmont

2011 - Soorena Farboodmanesh, Newton
2011 - John Longo, Needham
2011 - John McKenna, Newton
2011 - Richard Williams, Jamaica Plain
2011 - Jeff Zesch, West Roxbury
2011 - Sarah Zesch, West Roxbury

2010 - Soorena Farboodmanesh, Newton
2010 - Chris Sweeney, Braintree

2009 - Richard Williams, Jamaica Plain
2009 - Rose Williams, Jamaica Plain

2008 - Soorena Farboodmanesh, Newton
2008 - John Longo, Needham
2008 - Rose Williams, Jamaica Plain

2007 - Jay Eidson, Lexington
2007 - Soorena Farboodmanesh, Newton
2007 - Ella Hartenian, Arlington
2007 - Noga Rogel, Brookline