Atlanta United – Philadelphia Union
Referee: Jair Marrufo (USA, photo)
Assistant Referee 1: Frank Anderson (USA)
Assistant Referee 2: Kyle Atkins (USA)
Fourth Official: Rubiel Vazquez (USA)
VAR: Drew Fischer (CAN)
AVAR: Keylor Herrera (CRC)
Toronto FC – Cruz Azul
Referee: Ricardo Montero (CRC)
Assistant Referee 1: Juan Mora (CRC)
Assistant Referee 2: Victor Ramirez (CRC)
Fourth Official: Benjamin Pineda (CRC)
VAR: Allen Chapman (USA)
AVAR: Tristley Bassue (SKN)
Portland Timbers – Club America
Referee: Mario Escobar (GUA)
Assistant Referee 1: Juan Tipaz (GUA)
Assistant Referee 2: Nicholas Anderson (JAM)
Fourth Official: John Pitti (PAN)
VAR: David Gantar (CAN)
AVAR: Shelvin Brown (HON)
Columbus Crew – CF Monterrey
Referee: Juan Calderon (CRC)
Assistant Referee 1: William Arrieta (CRC)
Assistant Referee 2: Gerson Lopez (GUA)
Fourth Official: Bryan Lopez (GUA)
VAR: Chris Penso (USA)
AVAR: Oshane Nation (JAM)
The FIFA certification required for Concacaf to implement Video assistant referees (VAR) has been processed faster than anticipated. For this reason, Concacaf can now confirm that the technology will be used for the 2021 Concacaf Champions League (SCCL) Quarter-final stage and for the remainder of the competition. Tonight’s Quarter-final first leg match between Atlanta United FC and Philadelphia Union will be the first match in an official Concacaf competition to include VAR. It will subsequently be used for all Quarter-final, Semi-final and Final matches throughout the 2021 SCCL. As previously announced, Concacaf will also use VAR in the Concacaf Nations League Finals and the 2021 Gold Cup. (Source: Concacaf)
