Carol Anne Chénard
.jpg) Chenard in 2018 | |||
| Born |
17 February 1977 Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Other occupation | Microbiologist with Health Canada | ||
| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2019–2020 | CPL | Referee | |
| 2021–present | MLS | Video Match Official | |
| Unknown | USL W-League (1995–2015) | Referee | |
| International | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2005–2020 | FIFA listed | Referee | |
| 2021–2023 | FIFA listed | Video Official | |
Carol Anne Chénard (born 17 February 1977) is a Canadian soccer referee and VAR. She officiated at two FIFA Women's World Cups and two Olympic Gamess.
Personal life
[edit]Chénard was born in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, and grew up in Ottawa.[1][2] She studied microbiology and immunology at McGill University, receiving her Bachelor of Science in 2001 and PhD in 2007.[3]
Career
[edit]She has been described as "one of Canada’s most experienced female referees".[4]
On October 13, 2020, she announced her national and international retirement.[5][6] She later returned as a video match official in 2021 and remained on the FIFA panel until 2023.[7]
Honors
[edit]Source:[8]
- Quebec Soccer Federation (QSF) Elite Referee, 2004
- QSF Referee of Excellence, 2005, 2006, 2007
- Ray Morgan Memorial Award, 2009, 2017
- International Achievement Award, 2016
- CONCACAF Female Referee of the Year, 2016
Notable appointments
[edit]- FIFA List, Referee, 2006–2020
- FIFA Panel, Video Match Official, 2021-2023
- Canada Soccer List, Referee, 2005-2020
- 2004 Jubilee Trophy Final, Assistant Referee
- 2005 Jubilee Trophy Final, Referee
- 2006 USL W-League Final
- 2011 and 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Referee
- 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, Referee
- 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, Referee
- 2018 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship, Referee,
- 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, Referee
- 2019 Women's World Cup [Note 1]
- 2022 CONCACAF Women's Championship, VAR
- 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, VAR
- 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, VAR and AVAR
- 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final, Standby VAR
- 2025 MLS Cup, VAR [10]
Notes
[edit]- Note 1.^ Withdrew shortly before the competition following a diagnosis of breast cancer.[11]
References
[edit]- ↑ St-Laurent, Sylvain (2020-10-15). "L'heure de la retraite a sonné pour Carol Anne Chénard". Le Droit (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ↑ "Carol Anne Chénard". Canada Soccer. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ↑ "Carol Anne Chenard setting an example in soccer". equalizersoccer.com.
- ↑ Douglas, Kayla (2019-06-10). "Carol Anne Chénard supported by fellow soccer refs after cancer diagnosis". ottawacitizen.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ↑ "Storied Canada Soccer Referee Carol Anne Chénard retires from Canada Soccer and FIFA List of Referees - Canada Soccer". Canada Soccer. 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ↑ "Canadian referee Carol Anne Chenard retires from international soccer". www.sportsnet.ca. 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ↑ Halloran, John D. (2018-06-11). "From competitor to official – women's game to men's – Carol Anne Chenard setting an example in soccer – Equalizer Soccer". Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- 1 2 "Profile - Canada Soccer". 2020-01-28. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ↑ "Carol Anne Chenard - Professional Referee Organization". Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ↑ "2025 MLS Cup crew confirmed". 2025-12-03. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ "'Devastating' cancer diagnosis leaves Canadian ref on World Cup sidelines". CBC. 2019-06-16. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
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