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An aerial view of Spartan Stadium during the opening ceremonies of Major League Soccer''s (MLS) inaugural match that pitted Washington D.C. United against the San Jose Clash at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California. Photo: John Todd.
Interviews 

Q&A: Esse Baharmast reflects on the opening MLS game from 1996

April 6, 2020May 13, 2020 PRO media D.C. United, Esse Baharmast, Lamar Hunt, Philip Anschutz, San Jose Clash

The current Director of Referees for Colorado Soccer Association and FIFA technical instructor Esse Baharmast was the referee when San

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Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz (9) shoots at goal against FC Dallas during the first half at CenturyLink Field, as Nima Saghafi and FC Dallas midfielder Brandon Servania (18) look on.
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Nima Saghafi: “Delighted and honored” to earn FIFA badge

March 30, 2020May 13, 2020 PRO media FIFA, Nima Saghafi

With more than 50 MLS refereeing assignments to his name, this was the period – originally scheduled as the first

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Ian McKay (AR1), JC Griggs (4th), Jon Freemon (Ref), Benjamin Hall-Volpenhein (AR2) and Jennifer Garner (RAR) before the USL League One Final.
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Jon Freemon honored to have been a part of history at USL League One inaugural Championship Game

March 29, 2020May 13, 2020 PRO media jon freemon, PRO2, USL League One

Under different circumstances, the USL League One season would have started this weekend. However, like the rest of the world’s

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Jeff Agoos
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Jeff Agoos on the changing face of Major League Soccer and the role that PRO is playing in its growth

March 1, 2020May 13, 2020 PRO media

It was during the offseason just over fourteen years ago that Jeff Agoos decided to hang up his boots after

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The 2019 MLS Cup crew wait to be presented with their medals at CenturyLink Field.
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Never giving up: AR of the Year Brian Dunn reflects on a season of success

February 10, 2020May 13, 2020 PRO media Brian Dunn, MLS Cup

Brian Dunn never planned on being an official, only refereeing his first game as a 25-year-old kindergarten teacher merely as

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MLS referee Rosendo Mendoza signals in the game of the Vancouver Whitecaps against FC Cincinnati in the second half at Nippert Stadium.
Interviews 

Rosendo Mendoza: Reset and ready for 2020

February 6, 2020May 13, 2020 PRO media Rosendo Mendoza

It was a great 2019 for Rosendo Mendoza: first came his MLS debut in the summer, followed by refereeing the

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Joe Fletcher
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Q&A: Joe Fletcher is ready for his next adventure

January 14, 2020May 13, 2020 PRO media joe fletcher

With more than a decade of MLS and international experience, Joe Fletcher has become PRO’s Manager of Senior Assistant Referees.

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Mark Geiger
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Q&A: Mark Geiger on life without his whistle

January 9, 2020May 13, 2020 PRO media Mark Geiger

After calling fulltime on his outstanding career at the end of 2018, Mark Geiger has just completed his first year

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Dr Matthew Weston addresses the officials at camp.
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Dr Matthew Weston relishes growth opportunity at PRO

December 20, 2019May 13, 2020 PRO media Dr Matthew Weston

From working with Premier League referees to University lecturing in England, and writing research papers in Qatar, Dr Matthew Weston

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Corey Parker, Alan Kelly, Ismail Elfath and Kyle Atkins at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland.
Interviews 

Taking it all in his stride: Ismail Elfath on a year of achievement

December 11, 2019May 13, 2020 PRO media Alan Kelly, Corey Parker, Ismail Elfath, Kyle Atkins

Back in June, PRO official Ismail Elfath marked the 10-year anniversary of his first game as a professional referee by

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