Silviu Petrescu

Silviu Petrescu, born on October sixth, nineteen sixty-eight, is a distinguished Canadian professional soccer referee and former player. With a career spanning several decades, he has made significant contributions to the sport, particularly in officiating high-stakes matches across various leagues.

Petrescu is well-known for his role in the Canadian Premier League, Major League Soccer, and the United Soccer League. As a member of the Professional Referee Organization, he has demonstrated his expertise and commitment to maintaining the integrity of the game.

His officiating credentials include being a FIFA listed referee until two thousand thirteen, during which he had the honor of officiating at prestigious events such as the two thousand three Pan American Games and the two thousand seven FIFA U-20 World Cup. His experience extends to several domestic tournament finals, including the two thousand three Jubilee Trophy and the two thousand twelve MLS Cup.

Throughout his career, Petrescu has officiated numerous Canadian Championship finals, showcasing his reliability and skill in high-pressure situations. Notably, he was involved in the finals of the Canadian Championship in two thousand eleven, two thousand twelve, two thousand thirteen, two thousand fourteen, two thousand fifteen, and two thousand seventeen, as well as the single match of the two thousand twenty Canadian Championship Final.