The crew for the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Cup on Saturday, November 8, has been announced. The showpiece game between New York Red Bulls II and Colorado Rapids 2 will kick off at 7PM ET at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
New York Red Bulls II vs Colorado Rapids 2
REF: Jeremy Scheer
AR1: Austin Holt
AR2: Fernando Fierro
4TH: Trevor Wiseman
RAR: Ben Rigel
Meet the crew:
Jeremy Scheer
Last season’s fourth official for MLS NEXT Pro Cup steps up to take charge of his first showpiece final as a referee. Has officiated in 25 games across NWSL, USL Super League, USL Championship, USL League One, MLS NEXT Pro, and USL Jägermeister Cup this season, as either a referee or fourth official, with a further five games as fourth official in MLS. Was also fourth official for the 2023 USL League One Final.
Austin Holt
Was the reserve assistant referee for the 2025 USL Jägermeister Cup Final last month and has worked more than 20 games across NWSL, USL Super League, USL Championship, USL League One, MLS NEXT Pro, and USL Jägermeister Cup this year.
Fernando Fierro
Has been active in NWSL, USL Super League, USL Championship, and USL Jägermeister Cup during the regular season, officiating 23 games in all competitions. This will be his first showpiece final.
Trevor Wiseman
Has predominantly refereed in the USL Championship and MLS NEXT Pro in 2025, with an additional four games as a fourth official during the MLS regular season. Like Fierro, this will be his first showpiece final.
Ben Rigel
In addition to officiating 35 games in NWSL, USL Championship, USL League One, MLS NEXT Pro, and USL Jägermeister Cup this year, he made his MLS debut last month in the game between Philadelphia Union and New York City FC. This will be his second showpiece final at the professional level, having been an assistant referee for the 2024 USL Jägermeister Cup.
PRO wishes all the officials a successful and enjoyable final. This important assignment recognizes their excellent work throughout the season.