USSF Kansas Soccer Referee

08/22/2026

If Drew can get to the professional level as a former player, then so can you! Become a referee by visiting https://www.kansasreferee.org/newofficials and finding a course near you!

07/29/2026

Become a Referee! Join our amazing community of soccer referees in Kansas and learn more in depth about the beautiful game! We need your help and it’s the perfect part time job for players already at the fields on the weekends.

https://www.kansasreferee.org/newofficials

🚨 Become a Soccer Referee! ⚽️

Whether you want to earn extra income, stay involved in the game, build confidence, develop leadership skills, or give back to the soccer community, this is a great opportunity to get started.

📍 Sunflower Sports Complex
📅 Saturday, August 8
⏰ 9:00 AM

No previous experience is required. Register today and take your first step toward becoming a certified referee!

👉 https://www.kansasreferee.org/newofficials

07/24/2026

🚨 Become a Referee! New Courses are NOW OPEN! ⚽️

Whether you're looking for a fun part-time job to earn extra income, stay involved in the beautiful game, build confidence, develop leadership skills, or simply give back to the soccer community, there's never been a better time to get started.

📍 Courses are available across Kansas for ages 12 & up with multiple dates and locations to choose from.

Ready to take the first step? Register today and join the Kansas referee team!

👉 https://www.kansasreferee.org/newofficials


Kansas Youth Soccer
Kansas Soccer Association
Heartland Soccer Association
Stryker Sports Complex

07/24/2026

Kyle Atkins officiated four World Cup matches, including the Argentina-England semi-final.

https://fox4kc.com/sports/2026-world-cup/olathe-native-shares-experience-refereeing-world-cup-semi-final/

07/14/2026

Spread the news Kansas City!

Olathe native Kyle Atkins has been selected as an assistant for one of the biggest matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

STORY >>> https://www.kctv5.com/2026/07/14/kansas-city-referee-picked-england-argentina-semifinal/

07/14/2026

USA referee Ismail Elfath will take charge of the England-Argentina semifinal match in Atlanta on Wednesday, with Americans Corey Parker and Kyle Atkins assisting.

07/14/2026

2026 World Cup Assignment Number 4️⃣: Our very own Kyle Atkins is AR2 for the England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🆚 Argentina 🇦🇷 game at Atlanta Stadium for match 102!

A huge accomplishment as this is the 2nd time in World Cup History, but the 1st in the Mens Tournament, that an American officiating field crew will take charge of a FIFA World Cup Semifinal match! An incredible achievement!

Congrats to Ismail, Corey & Kyle and the rest of the crew for what will be a very intense matchup!

Kickoff at 2:00pm CT Wednesday July 15th!
Mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on Team One!

07/03/2026

2026 World Cup Assignment Number 3️⃣: Our very own Kyle Atkins is AR2 for the Brazil 🇧🇷 🆚 Norway 🇳🇴 game at NYNJ Stadium! Congrats to the entire crew for what will be a very intense matchup in the Round of 16!

Kickoff at 3:00pm CT Sunday July 5th!
Mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on Team One!

06/26/2026

Feel Good Friday World Cup Edition: Our very own Kyle Atkins & Crew are preparing for an epic game in Guadalajara, Mexico! We though we share a news report about him that aired earlier when it was announced he was selected for his 2nd World Cup!

Here are the details for tonight’s game:

Friday June 26, 2026
Group H - Match Number 66
Uruguay 🇺🇾 🆚 España 🇪🇸
🏟️Kickoff at 7:00 PM CT
📺 Fox

Let’s go FIFA TEAM ONE!!! We will be cheering you all on. Thank you Kyle for being a role model for current & future Kansas Referees who want to strive to get to the highest level!

06/25/2026

WORLD CUP MATCH DAY KANSAS CITY!!! 🌎⚽️⛲️

Tonight, Kansas City hosts another piece of FIFA World Cup history as Katia García takes charge of the critical Group F clash between Netherlands 🇳🇱 🆚 Tunisia 🇹🇳

With tonight’s assignment, Katia becomes the first Mexican female referee to officiate a men’s FIFA World Cup match, marking a historic milestone for officiating in Mexico and young girls around the world.

To commemorate the occasion, the entire crew will also wear a specialty referee uniform designed specifically for this groundbreaking moment. Congrats to Team One & Kansas City on making World Cup history, we can’t wait to watch!