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Among them, three "Made in Ontario" Match Officials—Melissa Snedden, Filip Dujic, and Carly Shaw-MacLaren—have earned their place on this prestigious list. Congratulations to these officials on this incredible achievement!
Being on the list requires years of dedication and a high level of excellence, and these officials have demonstrated that commitment in abundance.
The FIFA List of International Referees includes match officials eligible for selection in FIFA-sanctioned competitions worldwide. These referees have demonstrated excellence in officiating at the national level and are now entrusted with representing Canada on the global stage.
Ontario continues to be a leading province in Match Official development, with its officials regularly earning opportunities at the highest levels of the sport. The inclusion of Snedden, Dujic, and Shaw-MacLaren highlights Ontario Soccer’s commitment to developing world-class referees who can officiate on the biggest stages.
Full Canada Soccer Referees on the FIFA International List of Referees:
*The names of the Made In Ontario Match Officials in bold*
Name | Role | Referee since
Marie-Soleil BEAUDOIN | Referee/Video Match Official | 2014
Drew FISCHER | Referee/ Video Match Official | 2015
Myriam MARCOTTE | Referee | 2019
Pierre-Luc LAUZIÈRE | Referee/ Video Match Official | 2021
Carly SHAW-MACLAREN | Referee | 2022
Filip DUJIC | Referee | 2024
Marie-Han GAGNON CHRETIEN | Assistant Referee | 2015
Micheal BARWEGEN | Assistant Referee | 2018
Christopher WATTAM | Assistant Referee | 2018
Melissa SNEDDEN | Assistant Referee | 2018
Stéphanie FORTIN | Assistant Referee | 2019
Lyes ARFA | Assistant Referee | 2021
Stefan TANAKA-FREUNDT | Assistant Referee | 2022
Gabrielle LEMIEUX | Assistant Referee | 2022
Gérard-Kader LEBUIS | Assistant Referee | 2024