MLS referees erred in disallowing a goal after reviewing video in each of the past two D.C. United matches, one reversal that cost Ben Olsen’s team and another that benefited it.
Those were the conclusions of the Professional Referees Organization, an independent group that oversees officiating in the U.S.-based soccer leagues.
In addressing the most recent decision, a controversial call during United’s 3-1 victory over Columbus last Saturday at Audi Field, PRO said Wednesday that the Crew’s apparent goal in the 22nd minute should have stood.
It blamed both video assistant referee Kevin Terry Jr.