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Major League Soccer and its referees have announced a seven-year labor contract, ending a 37-day lockout that led to the use of replacement officials, as they’re now expected to return to league action this weekend.
The Professional Referee Organization and the Professional Soccer Referees Association said on Monday they had ratified an agreement reached last week that runs until January 31, 2031.
The PSRA has about 260 members.
Replacement officials were used in the first five weeks of the season, drawing some criticism.
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