WITH participation in football continuing to surge across Greater Springfield, one local club is investing in a part of the game often overlooked but essential to every weekend fixture. Springfield United Football Club has launched its Referee Academy Program for 2026, an initiative designed to recruit, develop and retain the next generation of grassroots match officials while helping address the growing shortage of referees across the sport. Le…
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