The report says Vazquez began his professional journey in the USL in 2013, made his MLS debut in 2017 and began working full-time for the Professional Referee Organization in 2019. He was then added to the list in 2020.
That timeline gives the reported appointment clear context. Vazquez is not being presented as a newcomer to high-pressure matches. The update describes him as a regular choice for prominent MLS fixtures, with international experience spanning Concacaf Nations League matches, friendlies and World Cup qualifying games.
His reported style is built around calm communication and consistent decision-making, traits that can be valuable when a match carries playoff implications.
The update lists the full team for Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire:
That structure gives Vazquez support on the touchlines, in the technical areas and during video reviews.
The report says the main debates in Vazquez’s matches have involved VAR reviews, penalty decisions and interpretive foul calls rather than major officiating controversies. Those are precisely the moments likely to draw attention in a close contest.
A calm referee can help maintain rhythm, but consistency will be tested if either side appeals for a penalty or faces a marginal review. If the reported appointment stands, the next storyline will be whether Vazquez and his crew keep control of a high-stakes match without allowing officiating decisions to overshadow the Eastern Conference race.