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
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
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
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
- 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
- Note 1.^ Withdrew shortly before the competition following a diagnosis of breast cancer.[11]
References
- ↑ 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.