We’re proud to announce that four U.S. Soccer officials have been
selected by FIFA to officiate at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup — the
first-ever edition hosted in the United States and featuring an expanded
field of 32 of the world’s top clubs.
Congratulations to Tori Penso (Referee), Kathryn Nesbitt and Brooke
Mayo (Assistant Referees), and Armando Villarreal (Video Match
Official) on their selection to officiate at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Page 14 of 22These appointments are a reflection of the consistent excellence,
professionalism, and global respect earned by U.S. match officials. Tori,
Kathryn, and Brooke also stand out as the only women selected as on-
field officials for this year’s tournament — a powerful acknowledgment
of their quality and leadership at the highest level of the game.
Together, all four exemplify why U.S. referees are recognized among
the world’s best.
The tournament runs from June 15 to July 13, and we’ll be cheering
them on every step of the way.
U.S. Officials Selected for the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup
This summer, the Concacaf Gold Cup — the premier international
tournament in our region — will once again take center stage, hosted
across the United States and Vancouver from June 15 to July 6. We’re
proud to share that ten U.S. Soccer officials have been selected to
represent our country at this elite competition.
Referees: Joe Dickerson, Lukasz Szpala
Assistant Referees: Cameron Blanchard, Logan Brown, Cory Richardson, Nick
Uranga
Support Referee: Katja Koroleva
Video Match Officials: Allen Chapman, Edvin Jurisevic, Chris Penso
These appointments reflect not just individual excellence, but the
strength of our officiating program on the international stage. Join us in congratulating them — and cheering them on as they take part in the
region’s most prestigious tournament
