Thursday, July 28, 2016

MLS wants to be 'guinea pig' for video reviews (Reuters)

May 28, 2016; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips (99) leaves the field while being congratulated by defender Connor Lade (5) during the 2nd half between the New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC at Red Bull Arena. New York won, 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Major League Soccer in North America is fast-tracking plans to use video reviews to aid referee decisions, commissioner Don Garber said on Thursday. Garber has long been a proponent of using video to ensure crucial calls are correct, and the league recently hosted a visit to New Jersey by officials from the international rule-making body IFAB for the first ever live trials. The technology was tested during games between local youth teams, with the referee in constant communication with a video assistant referee.


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