Nima Saghafi: “Delighted and honored” to earn FIFA badge
With more than 50 MLS refereeing assignments to his name, this was the period – originally scheduled as the first international break of 2020 –
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2018 MLS Cup crew announced
Alan Kelly will referee the 2018 MLS Cup, which takes place on Saturday, December 8 (8pm ET) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. He will be supported
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2018 MLS All-Star crew revealed
With less than two weeks to go until the 2018 MLS All-Star fixture, PRO has announced the officiating crew for the league’s showpiece event at
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Nima Saghafi – Dedication, determination, devotion and desire
When Nima Saghafi made his MLS center referee debut in Week 3 of the 2016 MLS season he was expectantly elated, but not satisfied. The
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MLS 2017 Assignments: Week 17
The assignments for Week 17 of the 2017 MLS season: 06/21/2017 D.C. United v Atlanta United RFK Stadium (7:30pm ET) REF: NIMA SAGHAFI AR1: Cameron Blanchard AR2:
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MLS 2017 Assignments: Week 15
The assignments for Week 15 of the 2017 MLS season: 06/10/2017 Chicago Fire v Atlanta United Toyota Park (4:00pm ET) REF: ALAN KELLY AR1: Jeffrey Greeson
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Play of the Week 13: Serious Foul Play
By PRO Training & Development Manager Paul Rejer In Play of the Week 13 we are discussing the subject of serious foul play. The Laws
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PRO trio attend UEFA CORE program
PRO’s Nima Saghafi, Kyle Atkins and Cameron Blanchard were in Switzerland recently, representing CONCACAF and U.S. Soccer at UEFA’s CORE program. The course is for
Read moreMLS week 33: A closer look at the assigned PRO officials
Image: Corey Parker, Nima Saghafi, Fotis Bazakos and Ian Anderson are all on Decision Day duty Sunday. 4pm ET. Week 33… Decision Day. All 20
Read moreMLS week 25: A closer look at the assigned PRO officials
Image: Referee Robert Sibiga has been assigned to two matches in MLS week 25 Following a busy midweek schedule in week 25 of MLS, it’s
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