First LGBTQ+ Referee at Men's World Cup

Brooke Mayo is poised to make history as the first openly LGBTQ+ match official in a men’s FIFA World Cup game, stepping onto the global stage during Pride Month — a powerful moment of authenticity and inclusion. Joining her is an all-American, all-female officiating crew, including Tori Penso (first U.S. woman to referee a men’s World Cup, only the second woman ever) and Kathryn Nesbitt (experienced from the last men’s World Cup), marking the first time ever for this historic trio. Their proven chemistry, honed on the 2023 Women’s World Cup Final, culminates in Mayo’s own award-winning year as U.S. Soccer’s Female Referee of the Year — a landmark moment for gender and identity representation in soccer’s highest echelons. 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/3b0683a433aa1cc7