What is the purpose of the Law Handbook published by the USSF?

The Law Handbook published by the USSF serves as a comprehensive guide to the Laws of the Game and officiating procedures. It is designed to provide referees and officials with clear and detailed information on the rules that govern soccer, ensuring they have a thorough understanding of how to interpret and apply these laws during matches. This resource is essential for maintaining consistency and fairness in officiating and helps officials stay current with any updates or changes to the rules.

While there are other resources available for training aspiring referees, compiling match statistics, or informing players about game rules, the primary intent of the Law Handbook is to establish a definitive guide for referees, making it a crucial tool in the officiating process.