Terry Vaughn (referee)
Terry Vaughn | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 1, 1973 (age 49) Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Soccer referee (formerly) |
Terry Vaughn is a former American soccer referee.[1][2][3]
Early life
Terry was born in Mount Vernon, Iowa on 1 April 1973.[1][3]
Career
In 1987, Terry became a representative for the United States Soccer Federation. He continued to hold this position until 2012.
He became an international referee in 2003 and refereed matches of the MLS, as well as the 2009 and 2010 CONCACAF Champions League, the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Diagnosed with Huntington's
Terry was diagnosed with Huntington's disease, an inherited neurodegenerative disease in 2003. There is no known cure.
In 2011, the USSF dismissed Vaughn due to health issues.[2]
A page on GoFundMe was founded to help Terry and his family pay medical bills by a fellow referee.[1][3]
Legacy
The Iowa Referee Academy has been renamed the Terry Vaughn Referee Academy in his honor.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b c d Keefer, Ryan (2016-09-13). "Former MLS referee diagnosed with Huntington's". Black And Red United. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ^ a b "Referee Terry Vaughn Dismissed By USSF". BigSoccer Forum. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ^ a b c d mlssoccer. "Soccer community rallies behind Terry Vaughn's battle with Huntington's | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer. Retrieved 2022-05-03.