Jonathan Johnson

Husband, Dad, MLS AVAR, Semi-Pro Woodworker, Trail Runner, #DLI BOD/ExCo, 10 time #DLI finisher, & even a Former USOC Match Commissioner

[Jonathan Johnson @AsstRef]

@MikeWattsOnAir 78:00 - a friendly reminder the 8 second count is only for when the ball is in the GK's hands for a punt, not goal kicks or free kicks. Those are still subject to a Yellow Card for Delay if needed.

[Jonathan Johnson @AsstRef]

@michaeldcrain So you went from a Ten Commandments unveiling to getting s-faced drunk? When are you resigning?

[Jonathan Johnson @AsstRef]

@EricWynalda If anyone asked a referee to fix a match, we would spend the rest of our lives outing this person publicly until they were out of soccer.

You were sent off because you were on the field participating in a fight. You had Shane O'Neill around the neck. C'mon man.

[Jonathan Johnson @AsstRef]

I propose that @FCTulsa one-up the OKC Energy with their own outdoor 'soccer court' (or courts) so that the fam doesn't have to stop in OKC on the holiday trips to/from Tulsa. The OKC court is excellent and perfectly sized - 20yd X 30yd - in the heart of downtown.

[U.S. Soccer @ussoccer]

Referees are essential teammates — even if they wear a different jersey. On International Referee Day, let’s celebrate their dedication and demand respect. #RespectTheCall

[Jonathan Johnson @AsstRef]

My son signed up to be a ref a couple of weeks ago. Did his first games today. Little did I know that @coreyrock's Power Squat™️ could also be used as a means to see under the corner flag...

Post-game: "I want to do that again!"

(Sign up to Ref here): https://t.co/U4vrLHoJE8

[Andrew Wiebe @andrew_wiebe]

Truly scary moment. Great sportsmanship and recognition of the moment from Wilfried Nancy, Brian Schmetzer and the referee crew to call the game. Players with tears in their eyes watching Stef Frei being loaded into the ambulance.

All that matters from today is Stef’s health.

[Jonathan Johnson @AsstRef]

@coreyrock Coach: "I think that was offside, no?"

Corey, while power squatting: "Let me explain to you the origins and evolution of law 11..."

[Jonathan Johnson @AsstRef]

SafeSport is underfunded, understaffed, and yet still overreaches into everything. Notably, it was also inadequately led. It can only get better from here. Replacing Colon is long overdue. The lawyers at USSF and elsewhere learned to exploit things to benefit their orgs.

[The Associated Press @AP]

BREAKING: The U.S. Center for SafeSport has parted ways with CEO Ju’Riese Colón.

Colón’s departure is the latest and most visceral sign of a crisis that began after revelations the center had hired an investigator who would later be charged with rape.

https://t.co/1H3YSnJVG7

[Jonathan Johnson @AsstRef]

@AZReferees @nick_balcer @MLS This is how a state association celebrates and supports all its officials, @NTXRefProgram

[PSRA Officials @PSRAofficials]

#️⃣4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

Congratulations to Corey Rockwell, who tonight will be officiating his 400th regular season #MLS match as an assistant referee, the first official to reach that milestone! Corey has been a pillar of consistency & professionalism in the game and we celebrate this incredible achievement with him.

#referee

[Sam Cunningham @samcunningham]

I spent a day finding out why a former footballer would ever want to become a referee...

@TheiPaperSport https://t.co/zvvxmwIuDe

[PSRA Officials @PSRAofficials]

On #internationalwomensday, we celebrate the progress over the last 10 years that has been made in the sport. Trailblazers of the past generations helped create opportunities for today's officials. We've all seen the results firsthand. Here's to seeing which walls the next generation of female officials break down.

#trailblazer #referee #soccer #fifa #mls #nwsl #usl

[Mr K @krezae]

This is Punxsutawney Phil's ex-wife, Phyllis, who now lives in Florida and said that Phil is a compulsive liar.

[Corey Rockwell @coreyrock]

Grest work by @isaac_raym and Canada Soccer on this fitness and training guide for referees. Worth a click if you haven't seen it.

[PSRA Officials @PSRAofficials]

We congratulate Ted on a distinguished and storied career. His unwavering professionalism, steadfast friendship, and camaraderie have left an indelible mark both on the field and in the locker room.

While his presence will surely be missed, we are excited to see where his talent and determination will lead him next.

Ted, thank you for everything—you’ll always be part of the PSRA family, and we’re excited to see what you conquer next.

[Jonathan Johnson @AsstRef]

@jhspedals Seen at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Fort Worth, TX. I've been watching your recent Ross material and this caught my eye.

[PSRA Officials @PSRAofficials]

#MLScup - The honor and privilege of working in professional sports is something we feel each game when we step into the stadium. MLS Cup hits a little differently. It's the pinnacle of our sport, and there are so many people through the years that helped us get where we are. When the whistle blows, it's just another game. But outside the lines, it means so much.

#Referee #Refereelife #MLS #Family #friends