Elite refereeing makes elite soccer possible

How it started

Premier Referee Association was founded by Andres Rondon and Kousha Mckeenejad, two lifelong soccer enthusiasts who met over a decade ago while playing high-level club soccer and refereeing youth competitions. Bonded by a shared love for the game — on the field and as officials — they stayed connected through a mutual commitment to the sport and its growth.

Why PRA?

As they progressed through the officiating ranks, one issue became impossible to ignore: a lack of consistency, passion, and real game-awareness among many referees. Time and again, officials struggled to keep pace with the speed and intensity of competitive matches, missing the nuance that makes high-level soccer flow.

The problem wasn't just fitness or knowledge of the Laws. Referees often lacked the feel for the game, the presence, and the professionalism required to manage elite competition. That realization sparked the idea for PRA.

Our referees are more than rule enforcers — they're true students of the game.

Our philosophy

Our mission is to give leagues elite-level officials who are highly trained, physically fit, and able to keep up with the fastest, most competitive matches.

Many of our officials are former or current players who understand positioning, game flow, and player psychology — the things that separate a good referee from a great one. When you hire PRA, you're investing in fair, consistent, high-quality officiating that lets players and coaches focus on what matters: the game.