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PLAYER’S DIARY: Growing up with two FIFA referees

Proctor says his parents taught him to respect referees and shaped his understanding of the game as World Cup pressure rises.

Summary by Aldergrove Star
Growing up with two parents who were FIFA referees gives you a very different perspective on the job than most players have. My mum, Jill, was the first woman to referee a professional match in B.C. and the first female FIFA credentialed referee in B.C. She officiated games at the U19 Women’s World Cup and the Women’s Olympic qualifiers, as well as Whitecaps matches in the 1990s and 2000s. My dad, Gerry, he’s worked all over the world too, and r…

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Aldergrove Star broke the news in Langley, Canada on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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