Retired FIFA & PRO Referee
Joined September 2011
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Ted Unkel retweeted
This is heart breaking on so many levels. For Omar, his country and his family. He worked so hard, proved himself on so many levels & selected as the best of the best. To only have what sports is meant to eliminate injustice. 💔
Jun 8
FIFA confirm Omar Abdulkadir Artan can’t officiate at the World Cup after being denied entry into the United States.
The Somali referee is one of Africa’s most respected officials. Somalia's Ministry of Youth and Sports say Artan travelled with a valid US visa.
Yet Somalia is on a travel ban list introduced by President Trump’s administration.
🗣️ “FIFA is not involved in host country immigration processes, including visa adjudications, and has been informed by authorities that Mr Artan's status will not be changed at present.
“In line with previous FIFA events, a host government ultimately determines who receives a visa and who is admitted into their country.”
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Ted Unkel retweeted
May 1
For one week, the world comes together in Cary, NC for @TST7v7.
Teams, fans, and cultures collide on the pitch – and the energy spills into parks, gathering spots, and beyond.
It's more than a tournament. It’s a chance to be part of something bigger.
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Ted Unkel retweeted
“I’m proud of you, not just today, but every day.”
Fernando Mendoza’s mom, Elsa, always believed in her son. Now, he’s a national champion. playerstribu.ne/Fernando
@qbfernando | @indianafootball | @bigten
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Watched this live. Hell of a catch. And full credit to the back judge to nail the call.
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And the logo gets better
6 Aug 2025
A star is born ⭐️ Introducing our official championship crest, commemorating our title win in the inaugural @GainbridgeSL season. The squad will proudly wear the star above our crest all season long ☀️ Be on the lookout for future updates on our championship merch line👀
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Ted Unkel retweeted
26 Jul 2025
.@KevinNegandhi shares a beautiful moment with his kids on the Field of Dreams in Iowa ⚾ ❤️
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Ted Unkel retweeted
15 Jun 2025
🏆 Champa Bay ☀️
@TampaBaySunFC earn the USL Super League title in DRAMATIC FASHION!
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Ted Unkel retweeted
8 Jun 2025
Tampa Bay, we’re heading to the @USLSuperLeague Final.
This city. This club. This moment.
#GoSun #USLSuperLeague
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Legend. Loved. Always Tranquilo. RIP, my friend.
21 Apr 2025
It’s with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my dad, who had a deep passion for working with referees and loved his time with LA Galaxy. He will be greatly missed. #AlwaysTranquilo @LAGalaxy @PROreferees @PSRAofficials
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Big thanks to @scottchurchson & @HaylonHarroo. Really enjoy these conversations and full credit to them on inviting these convos and doing great things through their platform.
16 Apr 2025
Our conversation with former #MLS official Ted Unkel is up. He talks the best and worst of officiating, VAR, MLS, Relegation and more.
Massive thanks to @TedUnkel for the insight & stories!
youtube.com/watch?v=HyK4yPzr…
@HaylonHarroo #Grateful
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Ted Unkel retweeted
5 Apr 2025
😃// Corey Rockwell will step onto the field this evening for an incredible 400th time in the #MLS regular season, becoming the first official to reach this milestone.
Congratulations on this phenomenal achievement, Corey.
#LeadingTheWay
📸: Background photo: @theandymead
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So this is what my wife is up to, eh? Seriously, an amazing behind the scenes at how football has had such an amazing impact on @ChristinaUnkel and her continuing to have a positive and growth impact on it.
@ChristinaUnkel feels the magic of Old Trafford @GNev2 on behind the scenes whirlwind tour for The Soccer Podcast USA 👀🎧 linktr.ee/thesoccerpodcastus… #MUFC
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Thank you to @TopBin90 and Jorge Gonzales for the invite, time and the passion you have for the game. Love having these conversations.
In our latest one-on-one interview, we had the chance to sit down with former MLS referee Ted Unkel.
Full Interview Here 👇👇
📺: youtu.be/GUC_wfX3VT0?feature…
🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Legend is right.
3 Mar 2025
Honoring a broadcast legend 🎙️
We have officially renamed our TV booth the JP Dellacamera Broadcast Television Booth
#DOOP
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Cancer sucks. Moments like these don’t.
15 Feb 2025
Man, what a moment.
Auburn’s Cade Belyeu lost his mom, Staci, this morning to cancer. He just went deep on opening day.
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One of the best to do it. Congrats on the book, @jennhildreth! Got one of those tough mothers in our household, so I’m certain we’ll pick up a copy.
28 Jan 2025
I’m finally ready to share some big news!! The short story is — I WROTE A BOOK!! 📕 The rest is below 😊 Follow along #toughasamother #ToughMotherTuesdays @Toughasamother_book on IG. Pre-order yours now on Amazon! 💕
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