Leading MLS Referee, Alan Kelly, Joins Silbo

Kelly Endorses Silbo and Its Benefits for Referees

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Apr 02, 2019, 08:00 ET

RALEIGH, N.C., April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Silbo, Inc., the leading automation platform for sports officials and amateur sports leagues, is proud to announce that Alan Kelly has joined Silbo's Board of Advisors. Kelly is a three-time, reigning MLS Referee of the Year. He has officiated over 100 UEFA and FIFA games, including World Cup qualifiers and was recently selected to officiate the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland.

"Silbo is the future of how referees will find and officiate games. If it had been available, I would've used Silbo when I was coming up through the ranks. Silbo provides referees easier access, convenience, and opportunity," says Kelly. "Sports officials on Silbo not only have newfound freedom to work when and where they want, but can also keep a digital resumé of their career progression. Silbo's technology is the way forward for the men and women of our profession."

"It's an honor to have Alan on our team," says Brendan Szulik, Silbo CEO. "He's a world-class referee and a world-class person. His passionate advocacy for sports officials and his industry expertise will better enable Silbo to improve the lives of officials across the globe."

About Silbo, Inc.: Based in Raleigh, NC, Silbo™ is the trusted provider of the leading sports officiating marketplace, Go Silbo™, connecting amateur sports games with qualified sports officials. Silbo's mission is to improve the amateur athletics experience for both game providers and sports officials by enabling referees to access a greater pool of games to officiate, get paid quickly and consistently, and be a part of a community of peers. The Go Silbo app can be found on the App Store and Google Play.

CONTACT: Rachel Lahring, [email protected]