All Cal South Referees are invited to join us in our next live educational Webinar Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, from 7pm-8:30pm   Instructor: JC Rivero FIFA Video Match Official & MLS Referee
Topic: Penalty Area Decisions 
We are honored to have JC Rivero, former MLS official and 2026 FIFA World Cup VAR, as the guest speaker at our Monthly Education Webinar on Wednesday, April 15 at 7pm PT.   Peruborn referee JC Rivero rose through U.S. Soccer to earn his National Badge in 2009 and debut in MLS in 2012. After retiring in 2024, he shifted fully into video officiating and now serves on the 2026 FIFA Panel as a Video Match Official. He’ll be breaking down Penalty Area Incidents with the precision and insight that have defined his career. #calsouth #refereelife #soccerreferee