Frequently Asked Questions

What is the process of becoming apart of MASO?

Click here to submit your interest in joining MASO. A member of the technical team will reach out to you with next steps.

After contacting MASO to join the group, you will either be instructed to completed:

NISOA Process:

Fill-out NISOA/Chapter applications + pay membership fees
Mail NISOA/Chapter application
Take NISOA exam
Join + pay initial fee to join MASO
Buy Warm Ups - MASO Merchandise Store
Get assigned games!

AND/OR

US Soccer Process:

Become USSF certified through your state
Join + pay initial fee to join MASO
Get assigned games!

What assigning platform does MASO use?

MASO assigns officials through the following platforms:

NISOA/NCAA Assignments : RefQuest (RQ+)
US Soccer Assignments: RefQuest (RQ+), StackOfficials, ASSIGNR and Squadi

Click here to submit your interest in joining MASO.

Can I buy MASO merchandise?

Yes. Visit the MASO Merchandise Store to purchase your game day swag!

What's the difference between NISOA, Chapters and MASO?

NISOA: The overarching organization that certifies you as a college soccer official.

Chapters: You join a chapter within NISOA (EP&DISOA, RWISOA, VISOA, etc.). In order to be a member of NISOA, you must be a member of a NISOA-affiliated chapter.

MASO: Stands for Mid-Atlantic Soccer Officials (MASO) and is an independent assigning organization. MASO is the pool of officials that get assigned to matches.

What NCAA Conferences does MASO assign?

D2 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC)
D2 East Coast Conference (ECC)
D3 Atlantic East Conference
D3 Centennial Conference
D3 Landmark Conference
D3 Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC)
D3 Skyline Conference
D3 United East Conference
Region 1 NIRSA College Club in Philadelphia, PA region

What US Soccer Leagues does MASO Assign?

American Premier Soccer League (APSL)
Eastern Development Program (EDP)
STEEL Sports Futsal (Winter Season)
United Premier Soccer League (UPSL D1/D2)
United Women's Soccer (UWS2)
Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL)

How many games will I be assigned if I am in MASO?

Game assignments are based on experience, performance and coaches/AD/advisor/peer feedback.

What uniforms do I have to wear if I officiate a MASO game?

NISOA/NCAA: must adhere to NCAA uniform requirements - click here for more information

US Soccer: must adhere to US Soccer uniform requirements - click here for more information

Official Sports US Soccer Uniforms

What badge do I wear if I officiate a MASO game?

NISOA/NCAA: must be NISOA certified and wear NISOA badge to all NCAA MASO matches
US Soccer: must be USSF certified and wear US Soccer badge to all USSF MASO matches