Alex Chilowicz
| Born |
12 March 1987 New Jersey, USA | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2013–2018 | United Soccer League | Referee | |
| 2014–2017 | North American Soccer League | Referee | |
| 2017–2023 | Major League Soccer | VAR | |
| 2017–2023 | Major League Soccer | Referee | |
| 2022 | CONCACAF | Referee | |
| 2023– | English Football League | Referee | |
Alex Chilowicz (born 12 March 1987) is an American association football referee working in the English Football League since 2023.[1] Chilowicz was previously employed by PRO and officiated in Major League Soccer.
Career[edit]
Chilowicz debuted as a referee in MLS on 19 August 2017, taking charge of a match between the Colorado Rapids and D.C. United in Commerce City. In a career spanning seven seasons, Chilowicz was the referee for 106 regular-season MLS matches and served as VAR for 62 regular-season matches. He was the VAR for the 2018 MLS All-Star Game and fourth official for MLS Cup 2020.[2]
Following the 2023 Major League Soccer season, the English Football League announced that Chilowicz had relocated to England and would become a National Group official.[1] On 23 December 2023, he became the first American to referee a Football League match, taking charge of a League Two fixture between Sutton United and Mansfield Town.[3] On 1 April 2024, Chilowicz refereed his first EFL Championship match, a 2–1 win for Rotherham United against Millwall at New York Stadium.[4]
Chilowicz has received praise from Steve Evans for his decision-making and communication skills.[5]
Personal life[edit]
Chilowicz is a native of Wayne, New Jersey and played soccer at Wayne Hills High School, graduating in 2006.[6][7] His father Dan is a teacher and former soccer coach at Clifton High School.[6][8][9]
Chilowicz attended the Jazz Studies program at William Paterson University and plays the saxophone.[10][11] Outside of refereeing, Chilowicz works as a musician,[10] with credits in television and film[12] as well as on Broadway.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "MLS Referee Alex Chilowicz becomes EFL Official". EFL.com. English Football League. 12 December 2023. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Alex Chilowicz". Professional Referee Organization. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Sutton v Mansfield preview". Sutton United. 22 December 2023. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ Neale, Caz (31 March 2024). "Easter Monday Ref Watch – Millers v Millwall". vitalfootball.co.uk.
- ^ Metcalfe, Neil. "Steve Evans: Alex Chilowicz is good enough for the Premier". thecomet.net. The Comet. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b Schutta, Gregory (23 October 2002). "Weekend shuffle: Tourney semis, final may move to Saturday". The Record – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Student to perform rare piece". Community News. 3 December 2009 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Cooper, Darren (21 March 2009). "Lembryk back at helm of Clifton girls soccer". The Record – via Newspapers.com.
Lembryk, a 1987 Clifton graduate, replaces Dan Chilowicz who, in the last three years, led the Mustangs to a Passaic County title and an NNJIL divisional title.
- ^ James, Barbara (12 July 2013). "Top 10 students are impressive group". Clifton Journal – via Newspapers.com.
Among her favorite teachers were Dan Chilowicz, who taught honors and AP Chemistry.
- ^ a b Crooks, Glenn. "Glenn Crooks on LinkedIn". LinkedIn. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
Alex is an interesting dude - in addition to his spot with PRO Referees he's also a legit composer and musician (saxophone).
- ^ Orthmann, David A. (16 January 2010). "Alex Chilowicz At William Paterson University". allaboutjazz.com. All About Jazz.
- ^ "Alex Chilowicz - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Alex Chilowicz – Broadway Cast & Staff". IBDB. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.