One of the most veteran MLS officials will be in the center of the action as the 2026 MLS All-Star Game pits Major League Soccer's All-Stars against Liga MX's All-Stars at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
Vazquez has been given one of the largest tasks on the MLS calendar with the matchup featuring the best talent from North America's two premier soccer leagues. In advance of the event, his appointment had been approved by the Professional Referee Organization (PRO).
Meet the Officiating Crew
2026 MLS All-Star officiating crew:
- Referee: Rubiel Vazquez
- Assistant Referee 1: Kevin Lock
- Assistant Referee 2: Diego Blas
- Fourth Official: Marcos DeOliveira
- Video Assistant Referee (VAR): David Barrie
- Assistant VAR: Jonathan Johnson
- Replay Assistant Referee: Tyler Wyrostek
Who Is Rubiel Vazquez?
Over the last few years, Vazquez has proven to be one of the premier referees in MLS, having handled several high-profile games in the league, playoff games, and cup competitions at home.
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PRO's pick for the MLS All-Star Game is a testament to the faith he has in his skills to handle a game full of the biggest stars in MLS and Liga MX. The All-Star Game is an exhibition, but the rivalry between the two leagues has become fiercer and is filled with intense encounters even in the friendly atmosphere.
The referee will also be backed during the match, with the VAR of the day being David Barrie, who led video review this year, and Jonathan Johnson, assistant VAR.
At 8 p.m. ET in Charlotte, the 2026 MLS All-Star Game is expected to be the latest instalment in a burgeoning rivalry between MLS and Liga MX, and it will be up to Vazquez to ensure things go smoothly as the best players in North America will be in the spotlight.
