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Steve Olson Receives Eddie Pearson Award and 2026 Hall of Fame Induction

The Minnesota State Referee Committee is proud to recognize Steve Olson for two extraordinary honors celebrating his lifelong dedication to soccer officiating. In 2025, Steve received the US Soccer National Referee Program's Eddie Pearson Award, one of the program's highest honors recognizing outstanding service and commitment to referee development. This year, Steve was also inducted into the 2026 Minnesota State Referee Committee Hall of Fame, recognizing more than five dec

Aug 51 min read

Summer Referee Highlights: Celebrating Minnesota's Success

It has been an exciting summer for Minnesota's referee community, with officials earning prestigious assignments, receiving well-deserved recognition, and continuing to develop their skills through elite training opportunities. We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of several outstanding referees and highlight the incredible opportunities available to officials across our state. National Final Assignments Congratulations to Logan Alger, who was selected as Assistant R

Aug 52 min read

Welcome SYRA David Daly!

The MNSRC is thrilled to welcome our new SYRA, David Daly! Bringing with him a veritable wealth of refereeing and mentorship experience, David is a Regional Emeritus Referee and a Referee Mentor+. In discussing why he sought the SYRA position, David said, "I am particularly drawn to this role because of its emphasis on mentorship, education, and advocacy. Youth referees thrive when they are supported by a network of experienced referees who understand the challenges of offici

Dec 9, 20251 min read