The crew for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 29, has been announced. The showpiece game between MLS All-Stars and LIGA MX All-Stars will kick off at 8PM ET at Bank of America Stadium.
MLS All-Stars vs Liga MX All-Stars
Bank of America Stadium (8PM ET)
REF: Rubiel Vazquez
AR1: Kevin Lock
AR2: Diego Blas
4TH: Marcos DeOliveira
VAR: David Barrie
AVAR: Jonathan Johnson
RAR: Tyler Wyrostek
Meet the crew:
Rubiel Vazquez
A member of the FIFA international panel since 2020, he has been fourth official for 2019 MLS Cup and 2023 MLS All-Star game. This will be his fourth showpiece game, having also refereed the 2021 USL Championship final. Reached the milestone of 150 MLS regular-season games earlier this month.
Kevin Lock
Made his MLS debut in 2020 and has since worked 103 MLS regular-season games, with a further nine as AVAR and two as fourth official. This will be his first showpiece game.
Diego Blas
Like Lock, this will be his first showpiece game after making his MLS debut in 2018. Approaching the milestone of 150 regular-season games over the eight seasons that have followed as an assistant referee, while also working as a fourth official and AVAR.
Marcos DeOliveira
Has officiated more than 350 regular-season games since his MLS debut in 2014, split between referee and fourth official roles.
David Barrie
Former MLS referee who was active as either a referee or fourth official between 2017 and 2022. Has been a VAR on 88 occasions in MLS in the three-and-a-half seasons since.
Jonathan Johnson
Swapped the field for the booth in 2019 after seven seasons as an assistant referee. Has since been assigned to 267 MLS regular-season games as an AVAR.
Tyler Wyrostek
Has officiated 70 MLS regular-season games as an assistant referee since making his debut in 2020, plus 21 as an AVAR.
PRO wishes all the officials a successful and enjoyable final. This important assignment recognizes their excellent work throughout the season.