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Friday, December 1, 2023

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 22: The FIFA Women's World Cup Winner's Trophy during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Final Draw at the Aotea Centre on October 22, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Stephen McCarthy - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

PRO media January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 Armando Villarreal, Brooke Mayo, Carol Anne Chenard, Chantal Boudreau, Drew Fischer, Felisha Mariscal, Kathryn Nesbitt, Katja Koroleva, Women's World Cup

Nine PRO officials selected for the FIFA Women’s World Cup

An experienced group from North America have been named to officiate the tournament in Australia and New Zealand in 2023.

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PRO media January 6, 2023February 6, 2023

Officiating roster for 2023 confirmed

PRO can confirm the changes to their roster of senior officials for 2023.

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PRO media January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Alan Black, Education, Mark Geiger, Referee Experience, United Soccer Coaches Convention

Mark Geiger and Alan Black to speak at United Soccer Coaches Convention

PRO’s Director of Senior Match Officials, Mark Geiger, and the Head of Technical Programs and New Talent, Alan Black, will speak at the Referee Experience next week.

The FIFA World Cup Trophy. Photo: Tom Dulat - FIFA.

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PRO media December 15, 2022December 20, 2022 Armando Villarreal, Corey Parker, Drew Fischer, FIFA World Cup, FIFA World Cup Final, Ismail Elfath, Kathryn Nesbitt, Kyle Atkins

Four PRO officials selected for FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday

PRO would like to congratulate Kyle Atkins, Ismail Elfath, Kathryn Nesbitt, and Corey Parker on becoming the first Americans to be part of the officiating crew at a men’s FIFA World Cup Final.

NWSL to implement video review next season

After five-and-a-half seasons in MLS, video review will be rolled out in the US’s top women’s league in 2023.

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PRO media November 22, 2022November 22, 2022 Award, Kali Smith, Mark Allatin, USL Assistant Referee of the Year, USL Referee of the Year

Mark Allatin and Kali Smith claim top USL refereeing accolades

Mark Allatin has been named as the USL Referee of the Year, with Kali Smith winning the USL Assistant Referee of the Year award.

Lukasz Szpala. Lyndsay Radnedge/ISI Photos.

Crew announced for USL Championship Final in San Antonio

Referee Lukasz Szpala will be supported by assistants Kevin Klinger and Ian McKay, and fourth official Matt Thompson, when San Antonio play Louisville City on Sunday.

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PRO media November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 Alexandra Billeter, Brian Marshall, Elvis Osmanovic, Joe Suchoski, USL League One

Elvis Osmanovic to referee 2022 USL League One Final

Elvis Osmanovic will take charge of the title decider, supported by Brian Marshall, Joe Suchoski, and Alexandra Billeter.

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PRO media November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 Corey Rockwell, Drew Fischer, Ian Anderson, Ismail Elfath, Jeff Muschik, Jeffrey Greeson, Joe Dickerson

2022 MLS Cup crew confirmed

Referee Ismail Elfath will be joined by Corey Rockwell, Ian Anderson, and Joe Dickerson on the field, with Drew Fischer and Jeffrey Muschik working from the VOR.

Assignments Featured News NWSL Assignments

PRO media October 28, 2022February 13, 2023 Alicia Messer, Danielle Chesky, Kali Smith, Natalie Simon, NWSL Championship, Stephen McGonagle

2022 NWSL Championship crew announced

Natalie Simon will be involved in her second NWSL Championship game in two seasons, working alongside assistant referees Kali Smith and Alicia Messer, and fourth official Danielle Chesky.