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Karen Diaz Medina: Refereeing makes you fall in love with the game

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As the 2020 Scotiabank Concacaf semifinals kick off this week, Assistant Referee Karen Diaz Medina can’t contain her excitement as she travels to Costa Rica to officiate one of the matches, while representing female athletes on the field. Last year, she became the first woman referee to officiate in the second leg of the Liga MX Guard1anes 2020 final between Pumas and Leon. Karen was certified as a FIFA Assistant Referee in 2018 and served in multiple Concacaf tournaments including the Women’s U-17 Championship in Managua, Nicaragua, the Scotiabank Concacaf League, and the Men’s Under-20 Championship in Bradenton Florida. She was also part of the referring team at the 2020 Women’s Olympic Qualifying in Houston, Texas.

Born in Aguascalientes, Mexico, Karen speaks about her passion for the game, her dreams, and how the Confederation’s programs are contributing to the development of her career.

  • How did you start your refereeing career?

  • Why are you passionate about refereeing?

  • What are your expectations for the Scotiabank Concacaf League?

  • How have you continued preparing to referee during Covid-19?

  • How has Concacaf helped you develop your career?

  • How would you inspire more girls and women to become referees?

  • Is there any characteristic or component that you can recommend to our young females that has led to your success?

  • What do you enjoy during your free time?

  • What is your biggest dream as a referee?

  • What is your biggest dream as a referee?

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