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| Born |
August 18, 1974 United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Years | League | Role | |
| 2012– | Major League Soccer | Referee | |
Allen Chapman (born August 18, 1974) is an American soccer referee employed by PRO. He primarily officiates in Major League Soccer.
During an August 2016 USL match in New Jersey, Chapman became the first video assistant referee to be used during a professional match.[1] Chapman was named MLS Referee of the Year in 2017 and 2019.[2] He was the referee for MLS Cup 2017 and MLS Cup 2019.
Chapman is also a former player and coach.[3] He played professionally for the Arizona Sahuaros between 2000 and 2002.[4] As of 2019, Chapman is a resident of Utah.[2][5]
- ^ Williams, Bob (August 13, 2016). "Video assistant referees edge closer after successful trial in United States". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ a b "Allen Chapman earns second MLS Referee of the Year honor". mlssoccer.com. Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "Profiles". proreferees.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2013. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ "Allen Chapman". SoccerStats.us. Retrieved November 26, 2014.
- ^ "2014 MLS Roster - Referee". referee.com. Archived from the original on 2014-05-02. Retrieved November 26, 2014.