Alan Kelly – Professional Referee Organization ®

Alan Kelly: “I became a better referee having been part of this group”

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 PRO media Alan Kelly

PRO’s newly appointed Manager of Senior Referees Alan Kelly has a family of officials at work and at home, and is looking to take them both to new heights.

Alan Kelly becomes PRO’s Manager of Senior Referees

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021 PRO media Alan Kelly

The three-time MLS Referee of the Year shifts his focus to developing PRO referees after announcing his retirement.

Five PRO officials retire

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021 PRO media Alan Kelly, Baldomero Toledo, Dave Gantar, Eric Boria, Philippe Briere

Eric Boria, Philippe Briere, Dave Gantar, Alan Kelly and Baldomero Toledo have all stepped down from officiating following the conclusion of the 2021 MLS season.

Colorado Rapids midfielder Benny Feilhaber (6) battles for the ball with Portland Timbers midfielder David Guzman (20) as midfielder Diego Chara (21) defends in the second half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

Featured Interviews

PRO Q&A: Favorite games

May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 PRO media Alan Kelly, Corey Rockwell, Drew Fischer, Katy Nesbitt, Mark Geiger, Ted Unkel

Drew Fischer, Ted Unkel, Katy Nesbitt, Corey Rockwell, Alan Kelly, and Mark Geiger reflect on the favorite game they have officiated.

Referee Ted Unkel calls the end of the game.

Interviews

PRO Q&A: Reaching the top

May 16, 2020May 26, 2020 PRO media Alan Kelly, Corey Rockwell, Drew Fischer, Katy Nesbitt, Mark Geiger, Ted Unkel

In a PRO first, a group of current and former FIFA and MLS officials took part in a live Q&A on YouTube in April, answering your questions about all things refereeing from the comfort of their own homes.