MASL ANNOUNCES REFEREE ASSIGNMENTS
MAJOR ARENA SOCCER LEAGUE ANNOUNCES REFEREE ASSIGNMENTS FOR
RON NEWMAN CUP CHAMPIONSHIP
In preparation for the Ron Newman Cup Championship Series between the Chihuahua Savage and Baltimore Blast, Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) announced today the referees for the series.
Game One on April 27th will be officiated by Ryan Cigich and Fernando Pena. Cigich, the MASL head of officials will be working his 9th Championship in his 24th season. This will be Pena’s 5th Championship appearance in his 14th season of professional arena soccer. They will be assisted by Mauricio Olace.
Game Two on April 28th will be officiated by Shane Butler and Kia Dehpanah. This will be Butler’s 8th Championship appearance; the former FIFA Futsal Referee is in his 20th season of professional arena soccer. This will be Kia’s 4th Championship appearance in his 21st season of professional arena soccer. They will be assisted by the MASLs Newcomer Referee of the Year, Lorenzo Hernandez.