Video Review and GK Delay changes for 2026/27 NCAA Mens and Womens Soccer

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VIDEO Review 

 

Rule 5.7.1

 

Changes to Video Review procedures as follows: Referees can initiate a review at any time for timing issues or for the ball crossing the endline. All other reviews will require a coach’s challenge. Each team will have two (2) challenges per match. If a team is out of challenges, the referee can initiate a review on their own during the last 10 minutes of regulation or in overtime.  

 

Rationale: This will eliminate uncertainty over when a review should take place and will reduce unnecessary reviews. Coaches will have more control over the decision to review a play. 

 

 

Rule 5.7

 

Permit the addition of the following offenses by the attacking team as reviewable play situations:

• A foul prior to the scoring of a goal;

• A foul or an offside prior to the award of a penalty kick or the issuing of a red card for Denial of an Obvious Goal Scoring Opportunity; and

• Offside prior to the scoring of a goal.  

 

Rationale: Increases fairness and aligns with current practice under IFAB. 

 

 

GK Delay

 

Rule 12.3.1.1

 

If goalkeepers hold onto a live ball for more than eight (8) seconds, a corner kick will be awarded. Note: The official will visually and verbally count down the last five (5) seconds.

 

Rationale: This will reduce the amount of time consumed by goalkeepers holding onto the ball.  This aligns with IFAB in terms of the count and the penalties for violations.