[4] The U.S. Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer joined forces in 2012 to create the Professional Referee Organization and the aims for PRO is to develop a higher standard of officiating at a younger age and to produce referees who can represent the United States and Canada in FIFA competitions.

Then U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati said, "We've always understood that the development of referees is an important aspect to the growth of the game in the United States.

With the additional resources and funding provided by the formation of PRO, we will continue to build upon the progress we've already made.

"[5] Ahead of the 2025 Major League Soccer season, these match officials were listed on the PRO rosters.

Tori Penso was chosen to adjudicate the final, alongside assistant referees Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt.