Geoff Gamble (referee)
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Geoff Gamble (born March 11, 1977) is a Canadian professional soccer referee and is a member of the Professional Referee Organization.[1] He officiates in Major League Soccer in the United States and Canada.[2]
| Born |
March 11, 1977 St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Other occupation | Chiropractor | ||
| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2010 | CSL | Referee | |
| 2011– | MLS | Referee | |
| 2013–2017 | NASL | Referee | |
| 2017 | USLC | Referee | |
Career
Gamble began officiating at the youth level in the Niagara Soccer Association.[3] In 2009. the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) named him to the Canada National List of Referees.[4] In 2010, he was named the Canadian Soccer League (CSL) Referee of the Year.[5] He made his Major League Soccer debut on May 21, 2011.[1] In 2013, he began officiating in the North American Soccer League.[6] On May 30, 2019 he was involved in a match between Chicago Fire FC and D.C. United as a video assistant referee, where he was blamed for the allowance of a controversial call.[7]
Personal life
Gamble attended Brock University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.[8] He is also employed as a chiropractor for the Niagara Heath and Rehab center.[8]
References
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