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Ismail Elfath and Kathryn Nesbitt collect top MLS awards

November 19, 2020November 20, 2020 PRO media

Ismail Elfath has been named the 2020 MLS Referee of the Year, and Kathryn Nesbitt is the 2020 Assistant Referee of the Year.

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PRO Statement: SD vs LA II

October 1, 2020October 2, 2020 PRO media

The Professional Referee Organization (PRO) strongly condemns any form of discriminatory language or behavior on the field of play.

PRO supporting virtual NASO 2020 Summit program

August 24, 2020August 27, 2020 PRO media NASO

The NASO 2020 Summit @ Home program kickstarts today with PRO staff delivering guest talks throughout the four-day event.

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PRO crew for MLS is Back Tournament Final announced

August 9, 2020August 15, 2020 PRO media Final, MLS is Back

Ismail Elfath, Kathryn Nesbitt, Kyle Atkins and Joe Dickerson will take charge of the MLS is Back Tournament Final, with Allen Chapman and Logan Brown supporting from the Video Operation Room.

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NWSL Challenge Cup Final crew announced

July 26, 2020July 27, 2020 PRO media NWSL Challenge Cup

Katja Koroleva has been assigned as the referee for the NWSL Challenge Cup Final, which will be contested on Sunday, July 26 (12:30PM ET) between Houston Dash and Chicago Red Stars.

Alex Prus inducted into NISOA Hall of Fame

July 25, 2020July 25, 2020 PRO media Alex Prus, NISOA, NISOA Hall of Fame

Director of PRO2 Match Officials Alex Prus was recently inducted into the NISOA Hall of Fame, a prestigious award commemorating his commitment and success both on and off the field.

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MLS is set to return, but what can we expect?

June 10, 2020July 26, 2020 PRO media MLS, MLS is Back

Major League Soccer has announced plans to return to action in Orlando next month in a 26-team round-robin tournament that will kickstart the 2020 season. The event, similar to the format of the FIFA World Cup, is the culmination of months of detailed and evolving conversations since the initial suspension of play on March 12.

PRO officials show their support for Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month at a virtual camp.

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PRO officials support Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month

May 16, 2020July 26, 2020 PRO media HD, Wristbands

PRO officials and support staff came together at their latest virtual camp to pledge their backing for Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s (HDSA) drive to increase awareness of the fight against Huntington’s Disease.