1.   Afterward, Sunohara implied that the American referee Stacey Livingston might have been too subjective.

2.   MLS executives hoped American referees would gain valuable experience in other top leagues around the world.

3.   One American referee and judge, Bill Waeckerle, turned in a resignation letter to Anwar Chowdry, president of the International Amateur Boxing Association, after the bout.

4.   When the American referee Esse Baharmast was vilified unjustly for a call he made during the World Cup, David wrote him an e-mail of support.

5.   After he got up, Aguirre unleashed a flurry of punches, prompting American referee Laurence Cole to end the bout.

6.   American referee Esse Baharmast awarded the penalty for handball, after a cross from Medhi Mahdavia-Kia hit Geoff Aunger wide in the box.

7.   American referee Esse Baharmast awarded the penalty kick, although replays showed little contact on the play.

8.   American referee Brian Hall angered the Liverpool striker by giving a goalkick instead.

9.   American referee Carlos Padilla waved off the tumble.

10.   American referee Rafael Ramos penalized Iida one point.