Chris Rivett
- Writer, Referee
- Communications and External Relations Director, Professional Referee Organization
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Articles by Chris Rivett
2026 MLS All-Star crew confirmed
The crew for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 29, has been announced. The showpiece game between MLS All-Stars and LIGA MX All-Stars will kick off at 8PM ET at Bank of America Stadium.
2026 NWSL Challenge Cup crew confirmed
The crew for the 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup on Friday, June 26, has been announced. The showpiece game between Gotham FC and Kansas City Current will kick off at 8PM ET at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
2026 Gainbridge Super League Final crew confirmed
The crew for the 2026 Gainbridge Super League Final on Saturday, May 30, has been announced. The final between Lexington Sporting Club and Carolina Ascent will kick off at 7PM ET at Lexington SC Stadium.
Eleven PRO officials selected for 2026 World Cup
PRO will be represented at this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States by the following 11 officials. Referees: Ismail Elfath Drew Fischer Tori Penso Assistant Referees: Lyes Arfa Kyle Atkins Micheal Barwegen Brooke Mayo Kathryn Nesbitt Corey Parker Video Match Officials: Joe Dickerson Armando Villarreal A total of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, and 30 video match officials form the largest pool of match officials for a World Cup.
2025 MLS Cup crew confirmed
The crew for the 2025 MLS Cup on Saturday, December 6, has been announced. The showpiece game between Inter Miami and Vancouver Whitecaps will kick off at 2:30PM ET at Chase Stadium.
Kevin Stott named as 2023 Terry Vaughn Match Official of the Year
Kevin Stott, Terry Vaughn, Terry Vaughn Match Official of the Year In January, the inaugural Terry Vaughn Match Official of the Year award was presented to Kevin Stott at PRO’s preseason camp. The new award was introduced last year and is open to all roles – referee, assistant referee, and video match officials – employed by PRO.
MLS Assignments: Conference Finals
Assignments MLS Assignments PRO October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 Chris Rivett MLS The assignments for the Conference Finals of the 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs: 10/29/19 Western Conference Final Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders Banc of California Stadium (10PM ET) REF: Jair Marrufo AR1: Frank Anderson AR2: Logan Brown 4TH: Ted Unkel VAR: Geoff Gamble AVAR: Eric Weisbrod 10/30/19 Eastern Conference Final Atlanta United vs Toronto FC Mercedes-Benz Stadium (8PM ET) REF: Alan Kelly AR1: Ian Anderson...
PRO crew rewarded with U-20 World Cup final assignment
Ismail Elfath has been assigned as the referee for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Final between Ukraine and Korea Republic on Saturday, June 15 (12PM ET). He will be assisted by Kyle Atkins and Corey Parker with Alan Kelly serving as the VAR. The game at Lodz Stadium, Poland marks the second time US officials have taken charge of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Final.
Professional Referee Organization
The Professional Referee Organization (PRO) acknowledges that an officiating error occurred during the 22nd minute of the match between D.C. United and Columbus Crew SC on May 4. The Video Assistant Referee recommended a review of the Pedro Santos goal for Columbus for a possible foul by Columbus midfielder Wil Trapp on D.C. midfielder Luciano Acosta in the attacking phase of play, leading up to the goal.
New Collective Bargaining Agreement ratified
The Professional Referee Organization (PRO) and the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) are pleased to announce the ratification of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that will run through January 2024. The ratification of a new CBA is the culmination of a process that started nearly a year ago. “After 10 months of hard work by both parties, we are very pleased to have a new Collective Bargaining Agreement in place as we enter the 2019 season,” said PRO General Manager Howard Webb.
Mark Geiger named Director of Senior Match Officials
January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 Chris Rivett Mark Geiger, MLS The Professional Referee Organization is pleased to announce that Mark Geiger, one of the most heralded U.S. referees over the past two decades, has been appointed as Director of Senior Match Officials. He will oversee the work of officials operating at the Major League Soccer level with immediate effect.
Professional Referee Organization
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 by ARs Ian Anderson and Eric Weisbrod, with Nima Saghafi the fourth official for the showpiece game between Eastern Conference champions, Atlanta United, and Portland Timbers, winners of the Western Conference. Kathryn Nesbitt is assigned as the reserve assistant referee with Chris Penso the VAR and Thomas Supple the AVAR.
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