Allen Chapman Explained

Allen Chapman
Birth Date:18 August 1974
Birth Place:United States
Years1:2012–
League1:Major League Soccer
Role1: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.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Williams . Bob . August 13, 2016 . Video assistant referees edge closer after successful trial in United States . . March 15, 2017.
  2. Web site: Allen Chapman earns second MLS Referee of the Year honor . mlssoccer.com . June 30, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240701012329/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/allen-chapman-earns-second-mls-referee-year-honor . July 1, 2024 . live.
  3. Web site: Profiles. proreferees.com. August 14, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130529121909/http://www.proreferees.com/roster-allen-chapman.php. May 29, 2013. dead. mdy-all.
  4. Web site: Allen Chapman. SoccerStats.us. November 26, 2014.
  5. Web site: 2014 MLS Roster - Referee. referee.com. November 26, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140502110511/http://www.referee.com/resources/officiating-rosters/mls-roster/. 2014-05-02. dead.