NEW YORK – Major League Soccer and the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) announced this week that live, in-game testing of video assistance for referees is being conducted during select MLS preseason matches.
PRO also announced that retired FIFA referee Howard Webb, one of the most accomplished officials of his generation, will join the organization as the Manager of Video Assistant Referee Operations. Beginning in March, Webb will oversee the development and education, assessment, and assignment of Video Assistant Referees (VARs) for PRO.
Webb retired from an illustrious 25-year career after officiating more than 500 English Premier League and Football League games, overseeing UEFA Champions League games and serving as a FIFA international referee for UEFA European Football Championship matches and during two FIFA World Cups.