Referees

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Bill Hamid argues with referee (April 27, 2013)

Since it's Referee Week here at MLSsoccer.com, today's photographic interlude takes a look at some of the active referees in Major League Soccer, including many of the men minding center circles around the league this weekend.


You can also find a full roster of MLS referees here.


All images courtesy of USA Today Sports

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Jose Carlos Rivero, who will referee Toronto FC vs. Columbus Crew on Saturday (5 pm ET)

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Ricardo Salazar, who will referee San Jose Earthquakes vs. Colorado Rapids on Saturday (10:30 pm ET)

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Mark Geiger, who will referee Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas on Saturday (10:30 pm ET)

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Silviu Petrescu, who will referee New York Red Bulls vs. LA Galaxy on Sunday (1 pm ET)

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Jair Marrufo, who will referee D.C. United vs. Sporting Kansas City on Sunday (5 pm ET)

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Hilario Grajeda, who will be the fourth referee for Toronto vs. Columbus

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Drew Fischer, who will be the fourth referee for Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Portland Timbers on Saturday (7 pm ET)

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Allen Chapman, who will be the fourth referee for San Jose vs. Colorado

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Baldomero Toledo, who will be the fourth referee for Seattle vs. Dallas

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Jorge Gonzalez, who will be the fourth referee for New York vs. Los Angeles

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Juan Guzman, who will be the fourth referee for Chivas USA vs. Real Salt Lake on Sunday (10:30 pm ET)