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Made in Ontario Match Officials Represent on the International Stage

By Staff, 01/29/25, 3:00PM EST

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Canada Soccer has announced its FIFA List of International Referees for 2025, recognizing officials who will represent the country at the highest levels of the game.

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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