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Koroleva to take charge of 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup Final

May 6, 2022May 11, 2022 PRO media Adam Kilpatrick, Ashlee Varnson, Kali Smith, Katarzyna Wasiak, Katja Koroleva, NWSL Challenge Cup

The inaugural NWSL Challenge Cup Final referee returns to take charge of her second showpiece game alongside Katarzyna Wasiak, Ashlee Varnson, and Adam Kilpatrick.

Brooke Mayo, Rachel Smith, Natalie Simon, Karen Callado, and Deleana Quan after officiating the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Final

Interviews

Brooke Mayo: “You never know who you could be inspiring”

May 18, 2021July 21, 2021 PRO media Brooke Mayo, MLS, NWSL Challenge Cup

Brooke Mayo has burst onto the elite refereeing scene with milestone moments for not only herself, but a new generation of female officials – in a year where off-field issues took center stage.

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Katja Koroleva reflects on the NWSL Challenge Cup Final and her continued efforts on the frontline

August 21, 2020August 23, 2020 PRO media COVD-19, Katja Koroleva, NWSL Challenge Cup

Working on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic has put everything into perspective for NWSL Challenge Cup Final referee Katja Koroleva, who believes the Utah-based tournament was a beacon of light in testing times.

News

NWSL Challenge Cup Final crew announced

July 26, 2020July 27, 2020 PRO media NWSL Challenge Cup

Katja Koroleva has been assigned as the referee for the NWSL Challenge Cup Final, which will be contested on Sunday, July 26 (12:30PM ET) between Houston Dash and Chicago Red Stars.

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