Question:
Are USSF referees still being asked to wear the USA Flag Patch as referenced in this article from back in September 2001?
http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_2411.html
The September 11th Fund as mentioned in the ussoccer.com article is closed and is no longer accepting donations:
http://www.september11fund.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11th_Fund
It appears that the MLS/FIFA referees dont seem to be wearing it:
new OSI Uniform
http://www.ibiblio.org/footy/2008a/0…web_03_wej.jpg
MLS adidas Uniform
http://www.ibiblio.org/footy/2008a/0…0329wej_67.jpg
USSF answer (February 18, 2009):
The wearing of the U. S. flag on the uniform is (and always has been) a matter of personal choice. The 2001 article you cite is still valid as far as the wearing of the flag patch goes, but the fund no longer exists.
