CHICAGO (Monday, July 28, 2003) - The dates of the 2004 National Referee Certification/Recertification and Professional League Referee Training Sessions have been selected. The first session will be held in Carson, Calif., on January 22-25, 2004. This session is for Grade 3 and higher referees who regularly work Division I matches (MLS and WUSA) and A-League Centers. 

The second and final session will be held at the same location on January 28 - February 1, 2004. This session will be for all other national referees and all national referee candidates. 

The actual list of attendees for each session will not be determined until the 2003 pro season is complete. Individual invitations will be sent in the fall, for each session.