The crew for the 2025 USL Championship Final on Saturday, November 22, has been announced. The showpiece game between FC Tulsa and Pittsburgh Riverhounds will kick off at 12PM ET at ONEOK Field.
FC Tulsa vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds
ONEOK Field (12PM ET)
REF: Elijio Arreguin
AR1: Matthew Rodman
AR2: Brian Marshall
4TH: Brad Jensen
RAR: Seun Yinka-Kehinde
Meet the crew:
Elijio Arreguin
Building on a successful season in 2024 that saw him make his debut in MLS, Arreguin will referee his first showpiece final. This year he has overseen a further four games in MLS and 16 in USL Championship, alongside games in NWSL and USL Jägermeister Cup. Has also worked as a fourth official in MLS and as VAR in MLS and NWSL.
Matthew Rodman
It’s been a busy year for Rodman, combining roles as an assistant referee in MLS, NWSL, and predominantly the USL Championship, with being an AVAR in MLS and NWSL. He made his on-field MLS debut in April and has more than 40 assignments in total across the regular season. Officiated as an assistant referee at the 2023 USL League One final and the 2025 NWSL Challenge Cup, while also being the reserve assistant referee for the 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup.
Brian Marshall
Works a third showpiece final after being an assistant referee at the 2022 USL League One Final and the 2024 NWSL Championship. Like Rodman, has been in the video operations room as an AVAR in MLS and NWSL and has worked two games as an assistant referee in MLS – his debut was in Matchday 14, as well as NWSL, USL Championship, USL Super League, USL League One, USL Jägermeister Cup and MLS NEXT Pro.
Brad Jensen
Completes a hat-trick of fourth official assignments at showpiece finals after officiating at the 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup – with Rodman, and the 2024 NWSL Championship – with Marshall. Has split the majority of the season between refereeing in NWSL and USL Championship, while also overseeing games in USL Super League, USL Jägermeister Cup, and MLS NEXT Pro, and being a fourth official in MLS on six occasions.
Seun Yinka-Kehinde
Has spent most of his season on the field in the USL Championship, while also working in NWSL, USL Super League, USL League One, USL Jägermeister Cup and MLS NEXT Pro. Joins Arreguin in enjoying a first showpiece final.
PRO wishes all the officials a successful and enjoyable final. This important assignment recognizes their excellent work throughout the season.