2024 USL League One Final crew confirmed
The crew for the 2024 USL League One Final on Sunday, November 17, has been announced. The showpiece game between Union Omaha and Spokane Velocity will kick off at 3PM ET at Werner Park.
Union Omaha vs Spokane Velocity
REF: Adam Kilpatrick
AR1: Zach McWhorter
AR2: Chris Canales
4TH: Nabil Bensalah
RAR: Chris Schurfranz
Meet the crew:
Adam Kilpatrick
Having been the fourth official at the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup between North Carolina Courage and Washington Spirit, he will now referee his first showpiece final. Has predominantly refereed in the USL Championship in 2024, with a further five games as a fourth official during the MLS regular season. Was fourth official for the MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference Final at the end of October.
Zach McWhorter
A regular in NWSL and USL Championship this year, he made his MLS debut when FC Dallas played Portland Timbers in Week 24 and was AR1 for the MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference Final when Philadelphia Union II beat Columbus Crew 2 last month.
Chris Canales
Has been assistant referee in games in NWSL, USL Championship, USL League One and MLS NEXT Pro this season, with his most recent assignment being the quarterfinal between Kansas City Current and North Carolina Courage in the NWSL playoffs last weekend.
Nabil Bensalah
This will be his second showpiece final as a fourth official after working the inaugural MLS NEXT Pro Cup in 2022. Has been mostly assigned to referee games in USL Championship this year, but has worked across NWSL and MLS NEXT Pro, and been fourth official seven times in MLS this year.
Chris Schurfranz
Has officiated more than 30 games across NWSL, USL Super League, USL Championship, USL League One, and MLS NEXT Pro in 2024. Like fellow assistant referees McWhorter and Canales, this will be his first showpiece final.
PRO wishes all the officials a successful and enjoyable final. This important assignment recognizes their excellent work throughout the season.