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Alex Chilowicz

Alex Chilowicz (born 12 March 1987) is an American association football referee working in the English Football League since 2023.[1] Chilowicz was previously employed by PRO and officiated in Major League Soccer between 2017 and 2023.[2]

Alex Chilowicz
Born (1987-03-12) 12 March 1987 (age 37)
New Jersey, USA
Other occupation Musician
Domestic
Years League Role
2008–2022 United States NCAA Referee
2013–2017 United StatesCanada United Soccer League Referee
2014–2017 United StatesCanada NASL Referee
2017–2023 United StatesCanada Major League Soccer VAR
2017–2023 United StatesCanada Major League Soccer Referee
2023– England English Football League Referee
International
Years League Role
2021–2022 CONCACAF Referee

Career

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In 2014, Chilowicz was named Referee of the Year by the New Jersey Soccer Association.[3]

Chilowicz debuted as a referee in Major League Soccer on 19 August 2017, taking charge of a match between the Colorado Rapids and D.C. United in Commerce City. In a career spanning seven seasons, Chilowicz was the referee for 106 regular-season MLS matches and served as VAR for 62 regular-season matches. He was the VAR for the 2018 MLS All-Star Game and fourth official for MLS Cup 2020.[2]

In December 2021, Chilowicz refereed at 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship qualifying in the Dominican Republic. In May 2022, Chilowicz refereed at the 2022 Caribbean Club Championship, also in the Dominican Republic. On 10 June 2022, Chilowicz refereed his first competitive match between senior national teams, taking charge of a CONCACAF Nations League B match between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago in Arnos Vale.

Following the 2023 Major League Soccer season, the English Football League announced that Chilowicz had relocated to England and would become a National Group official.[1] On 23 December 2023, he became the first American to referee a Football League match, taking charge of a League Two fixture between Sutton United and Mansfield Town.[4] On 1 April 2024, Chilowicz refereed his first EFL Championship match, a 2–1 win for Rotherham United against Millwall at New York Stadium.[5]

Chilowicz has received praise from Steve Evans for his decision-making and communication skills.[6]

Personal life

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Chilowicz was raised in Wayne, New Jersey and played soccer at Wayne Hills High School, graduating in 2006.[7][8] His father Dan is a former teacher and soccer coach at Clifton High School.[7][9][10]

Chilowicz attended the Jazz Studies program at William Paterson University and the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University–Newark. He plays the saxophone.[8][11][12][13] Outside of refereeing, Chilowicz works as a musician,[12] with credits in television and film[14] as well as on Broadway.[15]

References

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  1. ^ a b "MLS Referee Alex Chilowicz becomes EFL Official". EFL.com. English Football League. 12 December 2023. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Alex Chilowicz". Professional Referee Organization. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Referee of the Year". soccernjsa.com. New Jersey Soccer Association. Archived from the original on 25 September 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Sutton v Mansfield preview". Sutton United. 22 December 2023. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  5. ^ Neale, Caz (31 March 2024). "Easter Monday Ref Watch – Millers v Millwall". vitalfootball.co.uk. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  6. ^ Metcalfe, Neil (28 February 2024). "Steve Evans: Alex Chilowicz is good enough for the Premier". thecomet.net. The Comet. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  7. ^ a b Schutta, Gregory (23 October 2002). "Weekend shuffle: Tourney semis, final may move to Saturday". The Record – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ a b "Student to perform rare piece". Community News. 3 December 2009 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ Cooper, Darren (21 March 2009). "Lembryk back at helm of Clifton girls soccer". The Record – via Newspapers.com. Lembryk, a 1987 Clifton graduate, replaces Dan Chilowicz who, in the last three years, led the Mustangs to a Passaic County title and an NNJIL divisional title.
  10. ^ James, Barbara (12 July 2013). "Top 10 students are impressive group". Clifton Journal – via Newspapers.com. Among her favorite teachers were Dan Chilowicz, who taught honors and AP Chemistry.
  11. ^ "Past Berger-Carter-Berger Awardees". libraries.rutgers.edu. Rutgers University. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  12. ^ a b Crooks, Glenn. "Glenn Crooks on LinkedIn". LinkedIn. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024. Alex is an interesting dude - in addition to his spot with ⁦PRO Referees he's also a legit composer and musician (saxophone).
  13. ^ Orthmann, David A. (16 January 2010). "Alex Chilowicz At William Paterson University". allaboutjazz.com. All About Jazz. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  14. ^ "Alex Chilowicz - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  15. ^ "Alex Chilowicz – Broadway Cast & Staff". IBDB. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
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