It’s almost here. After years of testing, preparation and trail runs, video replay is now a part of Major League Soccer.
League writer Charles Boehm does a great job explaining the role of VAR in further detail, and the step by step guide is as follows.
1. Checks & Analysis
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is constantly checking and analyzing each of the 4 match-changing incidents to determine if there’s a clear and obvious error.
VAR alerts head referee to potential CLEAR & OBVIOUS ERRORS in the 4 match-changing incidents or serious missed incidents.