International Friendly Matches25 October 2014, Edmonton
Referee: Marie-Soleil Beaudoin (CAN, photo)
Assistant Referee 1: Suzanne Morisset (CAN)
Assistant Referee 2: Amanda Ross (USA)
Fourth Official: Michelle Pye (CAN)
28 October 2014, Vancouver
Referee: Michelle Pye (CAN)
Assistant Referee 1: Amanda Ross (USA)
Assistant Referee 2: Felisha Mariscal (USA)
Fourth Official: Marie-Soleil Beaudoin (CAN)
A Major League Soccer referee who officiated dozens of league games over the past three seasons was suspended after he was arrested for claiming more than $14,000 in unemployment benefits while he was employed, the league said. The referee, Jose Carlos Rivero, was charged with two felonies earlier this month but continued to officiate games, most recently the Red Bulls� 3-1 loss to the Columbus Crew on Sunday. The New York state police said Rivero�s arrest was the result of an investigation that also involved the state�s workers compensation board and the state�s insurance fund.
Source: Fox Sports
21 October 2014
Club America � CSD Comunicaciones
Referee: Mark Geiger (USA)
Assistant Referee 1: Joe Fletcher (CAN, photo)
Assistant Referee 2: Charles Morgante (USA)
Fourth Official: Edvin Jurisevic (USA)
Referee Observer: Victor Moore (BRB)
Two referees (Carol Anne Chenard and Sheena Dickson) and one assistant referee (Marie-Josee Charbonneau) are representing Canada at the 2014 CONCACAF Women�s Championship. The tournament (formerly known as CONCACAF Women�s Gold Cup) takes place in the USA between 15 and 26 October 2014. It serves as the continent's qualifying competition for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. The top three teams will qualify directly, while the fourth placed team will play in a play-off against Ecuador, the third placed team of the Copa America.
Referees1. Quetzalli Alvarado (MEX)
2. Marianela Araya (CRC)
3. Melissa Borjas (HON)
4. Carol Anne Chenard (CAN)
5. Sheena Dickson (CAN, photo)
6. Margaret Domka (USA)
7. Tatiana Guzman (NCA)
8. Mirian Leon (SLV)
9. Maurees Skeete (GUY)
10. Lucila Venegas (MEX)
Assistant Referees
1. Elizabeth Aguilar (SLV)
2. Emperatriz Ayala (SLV)
3. Enedina Caudillo (MEX)
4. Mayte Chavez (MEX)
5. Marie Charbonneau (CAN)
6. Marlene Duffy (USA)
7. Stacy Greyson (JAM)
8. Milagros Leonardo (DOM)
9. Kimberly Moreira (CRC)
10. Shirley Perello (HON)
FIFA has recently selected the candidate referees for the next World Cup. They will be appointed to various competitions in 2015 and will be monitored by the FIFA Referees Committee. Those who will be successful will be added to the list of prospective referees for the 2018 World Cup, along with the officials that competed in the last qualifying cycle and are still age-eligible. There is no Canadian on the candidates list, so, after more than 40 years, Werner Winsemann will continue to be the only referee from Canada who blew his whistle at a World Cup (Germany 1974). The assistant referee Joe Fletcher (photo), who was successful in Brazil, will be again the only Canadian candidate, in a trio led by Mark Geiger (USA).
The following CONCACAF referees are currently taking part in a FIFA seminar in Chile:
1. Henry Bejarano (CRC, 1978)
2. Hugo Cruz (CRC, 1982)
3. Ricardo Montero (CRC, 1986)
4. Marlon Mejia (SLV, 1979)
5. Oscar Reyna (GUA, 1983)
6. Armando Castro (HON, 1983)
7. Hector Rodr�guez (HON, 1982)
8. Valdin Legister (JAM, 1979)
9. Fernando Guerrero (MEX, 1981)
10. Cesar Ramos (MEX, 1983)
11. John Pitti (PAN, 1978)
12. Javier Santos (PUR, 1978)
2. Hugo Cruz (CRC, 1982)
3. Ricardo Montero (CRC, 1986)
4. Marlon Mejia (SLV, 1979)
5. Oscar Reyna (GUA, 1983)
6. Armando Castro (HON, 1983)
7. Hector Rodr�guez (HON, 1982)
8. Valdin Legister (JAM, 1979)
9. Fernando Guerrero (MEX, 1981)
10. Cesar Ramos (MEX, 1983)
11. John Pitti (PAN, 1978)
12. Javier Santos (PUR, 1978)
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) announced plans to host a top-level conference focusing on development in women�s football on October 25 and 26, 2014, in Philadelphia, coinciding with the semifinals and final of the 2014 CONCACAF Women�s Championship. �Let�s Develop Women�s Football� is a unique two-day event designed with three main goals in mind: educating stakeholders about the current status of women in football in the region and around the world; promoting the various opportunities that women�s football offers; and inspiring stakeholders to continue to invest in and improve the women�s game.
The first day of Let�s Develop Women�s Football will feature a series of five panels moderated by seasoned sports broadcaster Ann Schatz, the current voice of the Portland Thorns FC and a commentator on the Pac-12 Network, whose previous broadcasting experiences include a wide variety of sporting events on ESPN, CBS Sports and more. Opening day programming includes the following sessions: Football Changed My Life, Elite Player Development, Hosting the FIFA Women�s World Cup, Football Pathways, Women�s Professional Football Leagues. Confirmed speakers for these panels include: Cheryl Bailey (NWSL Executive Director), Sonia Bien-Aime (FIFA and CONCACAF Executive Committee, Turks and Caicos Islands FA President), Kathy Carter (President of Soccer United Marketing), Carol Anne Chenard (FIFA Referee), Dr. Robert Contiguglia (Former USSF President), Sandra Gage (Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for the National Organizing Committee of the FIFA Women�s World Cup Canada 2015), Mike Golub (Portland Timbers and Thorns President of Business Operations), Monica Gonzalez (Former Mexican Women�s National Team Captain, ESPN and FOX Commentator), Tatjana Haenni (FIFA Deputy Director of Competitions, Head of Women�s Competitions), April Heinrichs (Technical Director for U.S. Women�s National Teams), Cedella Marley (Global Ambassador for Jamaica FF Women�s Football), Eugenia Monge (LOC for FIFA U17 Women�s World Cup in Costa Rica ), Andrea Rodebaugh (Former Mexico Women�s U-20 National Team Coach), Kari Seitz (Retired FIFA Referee), Kelly Simmons (The FA Director of the National Game and Women�s Football), Heike Ullrich (DFB Head of Technical Department/Women�s Football), and Linda Wijkstrom (Swedish Elitfotboll Dam (EFD) General Secretary). These five panels will be streamed live online via CONCACAF.com on October 25.
The second day of Let�s Develop Women�s Football will include a Women�s Football Development Workshop led by Director of Development Hugo Salcedo, with each of CONCACAF�s 41 Member Associations sending a representative to discuss the issues and opportunities surrounding women�s football development.
Source: CONCACAF
A gathering for those referees on the cusp of being candidates for the FIFA List concluded Saturday, following two-days of activities at the Costa Rican Football Federation�s Goal Project facilities and the Marriott San Jose. Canada was represented by Drew Fischer, Mathieu Bourdeau and Alexis Vaughan.
The CONCACAF International Referee Symposium presented by Comex Futline emphasized the key factors of professional success for 50 men and women aspiring to take the next step in their officiating careers. "The importance of the referee�s physical care was emphasized, especially nutrition and hydration, in order to facilitate their performance on the field, as it makes for an elite athlete,� said Francisco Bol�var, manager of sponsorships and marketing for Comex. In addition to health and nutrition, the symposium participants had the opportunity to learn about the characteristics of successful referees, match preparation and management, the evolving role of the referee in the modern game and next career steps.
Many of CONCACAF�s most accomplished referees made presentations during the conference, including those who officiated on the greatest stage in sport � the FIFA World Cup. Those presenting included: Arturo Angeles, USA (1994), Benito Archundia, Mexico 2006, 2010), Carlos Batres, Guatemala (2002, 2006), Arturo Brizio Carter, Mexico (1994, 1998). Mark Geiger, USA (2014), Brian Hall, USA (2002), Peter Prendergast, Jamaica (2002), Marco Rodriguez, Mexico (2006, 2010, 2014), Bernie Ulloa Morera, Costa Rica (1986, 1990)
On Saturday, Prendergast and Julio Gioscia conducted a field training session that focused on personality and decision making. CONCACAF Deputy General Secretary Ted Howard, a member of the FIFA Referees Committee; FIFA fitness instructor Allan Brown; 1998 World Cup referee Javier Castrilli of Argentina and Alfredo Whittaker, the Caribbean Football Union�s head of refereeing, were also on hand to share their experiences and expertise.
Source: CONCACAF
