After half a century, Salem soccer referee still can’t take his eyes off the game
John Plechl makes a call during a recent soccer match in Salem.(Ron Cooper/Special to Salem Reporter)
John Plechl watched as the girls junior varsity soccer team from North Salem High School warmed up for their match.
The 5-foot-tall referee with glasses and white hair, standing in a yellow shirt and black shorts, finally gave a sharp whistle and called for the team captains.
After the coin toss, Plechl tells the girls with his German accent,…
