Centralized VAR system implemented in Week 10
The video review system in Major League Soccer moved to a centralized Video Operations Room (VOR) last weekend. Since its introduction in 2017, VARs and
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Six PRO officials selected for 2022 FIFA World Cup
Kyle Atkins, Ismail Elfath, Drew Fischer, Kathryn Nesbitt, Corey Parker and Armando Villarreal will be heading to Qatar later this year.
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Koroleva to take charge of 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup Final
The inaugural NWSL Challenge Cup Final referee returns to take charge of her second showpiece game alongside Katarzyna Wasiak, Ashlee Varnson, and Adam Kilpatrick.
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A Closer Look: LA vs LAFC – disallowed Latif Blessing goal explained
See how VAR rectified a clear and obvious error (albeit a complex call in real-time) in a critical match situation.
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PRO Statement: TOR vs NYC
The Professional Referee Organization today acknowledged an error that occurred in the Toronto FC vs New York City FC game.
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Esse Baharmast starts Ukraine fundraiser
MLS’ inaugural referee Esse Baharmast is asking for donations to his #DoAGame4Ukraine campaign to support Ukrainian referees.
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Eight officials earn contracts for the new season
Four referees and four assistant referees have been promoted to PRO’s senior group of officials for 2022.
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2021 in Numbers
A numerical overview of the last 12 months from a PRO perspective.
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Eric Boria appointed as PRO2 Lead AR Coach
The former World Cup official has joined the PRO2 coaching staff to help develop up-and-coming assistant referees.
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Alan Kelly becomes PRO’s Manager of Senior Referees
The three-time MLS Referee of the Year shifts his focus to developing PRO referees after announcing his retirement.
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