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Stott, in the Name of Love: Examining Kyle Beckerman’s sending off

Why don’t you “relax and sit down.” I’d like to take a moment to wax poetic about the incidents around Kyle Beckerman being sent off in the 63’ minute of Saturday’s match against the Vancouver Whitecaps.

First, a disclaimer:

I am not a PRO referee nor a professional referee. I primarily referee adult recreational and youth leagues and write software as my primary function in society. On average, I am involved in around 150 games a season, most of them U-16 and older. I have yet to be the center official in a professional level match.