The introduction of VAR has divided soccer fans for years. There are some who believe helping referees get to the right ...

One of America’s best soccer referees is from the Kansas City area — and now he has been selected to work his second FIFA World Cup. Kyle Atkins, an Olathe native, is one of eight American referees ...

VAR will again take center stage this summer. Here's what to know about how it works and what's new for the 2026 World Cup.

Eleven officials from the United States and Canada will be working during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest North American ...

Tori Penso is set to make some history this summer when the men’s World Cup comes to North America. The 39-year-old from Florida is in line to become the first American woman to be the head referee in ...

Two women will be among the record 52 referees officiating matches at the World Cup starting in two months. American Tori Penso and Mexican Katia Garcia were on the list of referees announced by ...

Abraham Klein with soccer icons Bobby Moore and Pele before the start of the 1970 World Cup match between England and Brazil. Photo Courtesy Abraham Klein is a Holocaust survivor who helped shape the ...

Olathe native Kyle Atkins named among eight U.S. referees for 2026 World Cup. Atkins joins 52 referees, 88 assistant refs and 30 video officials selected. Atkins has MLS, Olympic and 2022 World Cup ...