All-American Female Refs Make History

History was made at the World Cup as the first all-American, all-female refereeing crew took charge of a South Africa vs. Czechia match, featuring Tori Penso, Kathryn Nesbitt, and Brooke Mayo — only the second time in World Cup history an all-female crew has officiated. Nesbitt, a veteran from Qatar 2022, and Penso, who began refereeing at 14, joined Mayo, a Tennessee native with U-20 Women’s World Cup experience, to deliver a historic moment that’s not just a milestone but a powerful symbol of progress for women in sports. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7848cd679fe9bee6