MLS will open its season this week with replacement referees after labor talks falter

Major League Soccer said it would be turning to replacement refs, after members of the referees' union voted overwhelmingly against a new contract offer from the Professional Referee Organization.

Related Keywords

Miami ,Florida ,United States ,Salt Lake ,Mark Geiger ,Peter Manikowski ,Nelson Rodr ,Soccer Referees Association ,Referee Organization ,Major League Soccer ,Professional Soccer Referees Association ,Professional Referee Organization ,Lionel Messi ,Inter Miami ,Real Salt ,League Soccer ,