Ricardo Salazar
⚽United States referee · 1 competition
Ricardo Salazar is a United States football referee. They have officiated as referee, fourth official and VAR. In total they have 236 tracked match appearances across 1 competition, broken down as 134× Referee, 44× 4th Official, 58× VAR. Most-worked competitions include Major League Soccer. This profile is built from official match-appointment data.
Top Competitions
Season-by-Season Activity
Record with teams
Results of teams in matches Ricardo Salazar refereed. Descriptive only.
| Team | Mt | W-D-L | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|
| FC Dallas | 20 | 4-4-12 | 20% |
| Seattle Sounders | 20 | 11-6-3 | 55% |
| LA Galaxy | 18 | 7-5-6 | 39% |
| SJ Earthquakes | 18 | 5-7-6 | 28% |
| NY Red Bulls | 17 | 6-8-3 | 35% |
| Houston Dynamo | 16 | 6-6-4 | 38% |
| Portland Timbers | 16 | 6-8-2 | 38% |
| Philadelphia Union | 15 | 4-3-8 | 27% |
| Real Salt Lake | 14 | 6-4-4 | 43% |
| Sporting KC | 14 | 3-5-6 | 21% |
| Colorado Rapids | 13 | 3-4-6 | 23% |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 13 | 6-5-2 | 46% |
| Chicago Fire | 11 | 4-4-3 | 36% |
| NE Revolution | 11 | 3-4-4 | 27% |
| Toronto FC | 10 | 3-3-4 | 30% |
| D.C. United | 9 | 3-2-4 | 33% |
| CF Montréal | 8 | 1-1-6 | 13% |
| Chivas USA | 7 | 1-3-3 | 14% |
| Columbus Crew | 5 | 2-1-2 | 40% |
| Nycfc | 5 | 2-2-1 | 40% |
| Orlando City | 4 | 2-1-1 | 50% |
| Atlanta Utd | 3 | 3-0-0 | 100% |
Career Milestones
Career-firsts tracked in our database.
Match Activity
236 matches · 11 yearsTop 13% among United States officials
Peer Benchmark
Median in United States: 17 matches · 2 seasons
Recent Matches
Most-Officiated Teams
Least-Officiated Teams
Clubs in their current competition, ordered by how seldom this official has worked their matches.
Each number = matches officiated involving that club · 0× = never officiated them
Other officials from United States
Career Events
Career events (UEFA courses, awards) will appear here when available.
Season Reports
Frequently Works With
- 1Peter ManikowskiAssistant Referee 141×⚖ H2H
- 2Ian AndersonAssistant Referee 136×⚖ H2H
- 3Craig LowryAssistant Referee 128×⚖ H2H
- 4Mike KampmeinertAssistant Referee 227×⚖ H2H
- 5Alejandro MariscalFourth Official19×⚖ H2H
- 6Frank AndersonAssistant Referee 119×⚖ H2H
- 7Armando VillarrealFourth Official17×⚖ H2H
- 8Jeffrey GreesonAssistant Referee 217×⚖ H2H
Rarely Works With
Active officials in Major League Soccer they have shared fewest matches with.
- 1TJ ZablockiAVAR · 290 in leagueNever
- 2Jon FreemonReferee · 253 in leagueNever
- 3Tom SuppleAVAR · 251 in leagueNever
- 4Alan KellyReferee · 234 in leagueNever
- 5Ian McKayAssistant Referee 2 · 212 in leagueNever
- 6Lukasz SzpalaReferee · 205 in leagueNever
- 7Malik BadawiFourth Official · 184 in leagueNever
- 8Carol Anne ChenardVAR · 153 in leagueNever
Explore the full officiating network — partnerships, observers, clubs and venues — on the network analysis page.
Top Destinations
Venues Visited(42)
Stadiums Ricardo Salazar has officiated at. Filter by competition or season to focus the map.
42 venues · 236 matches
Shell Energy StadiumHouston16 matches
- 06 Oct 2019Major League Soccer
- 03 Jul 2019Major League Soccer
- 27 Apr 2019Major League Soccer
- 31 Mar 2018Major League Soccer
- 10 Mar 2018Major League Soccer
- 12 Aug 2017Major League Soccer
- 31 May 2017Major League Soccer
- 04 Mar 2017Major League Soccer
- 08 Aug 2015Major League Soccer
- 05 May 2015Major League Soccer
- 13 Sept 2014Major League Soccer
- 05 Apr 2014Major League Soccer
- 03 Nov 2013Major League Soccer
- 27 Jul 2013Major League Soccer
- 22 Jun 2013Major League Soccer
- 11 Nov 2012Major League Soccer
StubHub CenterCarson14 matches
- 08 Apr 2018Major League Soccer
- 27 Aug 2017Major League Soccer
- 19 Jul 2017Major League Soccer
- 12 Mar 2017Major League Soccer
- 23 Oct 2016Major League Soccer
- 13 Aug 2016Major League Soccer
- 06 Jun 2015Major League Soccer
- 12 Apr 2015Major League Soccer
- 23 Nov 2014Major League Soccer
- 16 Jul 2014Major League Soccer
- 12 Apr 2014Major League Soccer
- 16 Oct 2013Major League Soccer
- 07 Jul 2013Major League Soccer
- 01 Jun 2013Major League Soccer
BC PlaceVancouver, Canada13 matches
- 31 Aug 2019Major League Soccer
- 22 Jun 2019Major League Soccer
- 25 May 2019Major League Soccer
- 29 Oct 2017Major League Soccer
- 23 Aug 2017Major League Soccer
- 02 Oct 2016Major League Soccer
- 08 Nov 2015Major League Soccer
- 26 Sept 2015Major League Soccer
- 04 Oct 2014Major League Soccer
- 27 Oct 2013Major League Soccer
- 10 Aug 2013Major League Soccer
- 27 Apr 2013Major League Soccer
- 10 Mar 2012Major League Soccer
Home Depot CenterCarson13 matches
- 05 May 2013Major League Soccer
- 20 Apr 2013Major League Soccer
- 17 Mar 2013Major League Soccer
- 04 Nov 2012Major League Soccer
- 01 Nov 2012Major League Soccer
- 28 Apr 2012Major League Soccer
- 31 Mar 2012Major League Soccer
- 20 Nov 2011Major League Soccer
- 22 Oct 2011Major League Soccer
- 10 Sept 2011Major League Soccer
- 04 Jul 2011Major League Soccer
- 02 Jul 2011Major League Soccer
- 01 Jun 2011Major League Soccer
Rio Tinto StadiumSandy13 matches
- 13 Apr 2019Major League Soccer
- 21 Apr 2018Major League Soccer
- 22 Oct 2017Major League Soccer
- 16 Sept 2017Major League Soccer
- 22 Apr 2017Major League Soccer
- 09 Jul 2016Major League Soccer
- 19 Sept 2014Major League Soccer
- 21 Sept 2013Major League Soccer
- 25 May 2013Major League Soccer
- 04 Apr 2012Major League Soccer
- 17 Sept 2011Major League Soccer
- 09 Jul 2011Major League Soccer
- 25 Jun 2011Major League Soccer
DICKS Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City12 matches
- 29 May 2021Major League Soccer
- 14 Apr 2018Major League Soccer
- 24 Mar 2018Major League Soccer
- 27 Nov 2016Major League Soccer
- 04 Jul 2016Major League Soccer
- 16 Apr 2016Major League Soccer
- 29 Aug 2015Major League Soccer
- 20 Aug 2014Major League Soccer
- 04 Jun 2014Major League Soccer
- 14 Sept 2013Major League Soccer
- 14 Oct 2011Major League Soccer
- 19 Mar 2011Major League Soccer
Lumen FieldSeattle, United States12 matches
- 07 Mar 2020Major League Soccer
- 18 Sept 2019Major League Soccer
- 10 Aug 2019Major League Soccer
- 14 Jul 2019Major League Soccer
- 30 Oct 2016Major League Soccer
- 27 Oct 2016Major League Soccer
- 13 Jul 2016Major League Soccer
- 27 May 2015Major League Soccer
- 31 May 2014Major League Soccer
- 17 Oct 2012Major League Soccer
- 05 May 2012Major League Soccer
- 17 Mar 2012Major League Soccer
Providence ParkPortland12 matches
- 08 Mar 2020Major League Soccer
- 15 Sept 2019Major League Soccer
- 13 Jul 2019Major League Soccer
- 15 Oct 2017Major League Soccer
- 25 Jun 2017Major League Soccer
- 15 Apr 2017Major League Soccer
- 22 Nov 2015Major League Soccer
- 21 Aug 2015Major League Soccer
- 05 Jul 2015Major League Soccer
- 04 Apr 2015Major League Soccer
- 17 Oct 2014Major League Soccer
- 03 May 2014Major League Soccer
Jeld-Wen FieldPortland11 matches
- 13 Oct 2013Major League Soccer
- 21 Aug 2013Major League Soccer
- 17 Aug 2013Major League Soccer
- 06 Apr 2013Major League Soccer
- 29 Sept 2012Major League Soccer
- 15 Sept 2012Major League Soccer
- 05 Aug 2012Major League Soccer
- 24 Jun 2012Major League Soccer
- 03 Aug 2011Major League Soccer
- 19 Jun 2011Major League Soccer
- 14 Apr 2011Major League Soccer
PayPal ParkSan Jose11 matches
- 22 May 2021Major League Soccer
- 03 Oct 2020Major League Soccer
- 13 Sept 2020Major League Soccer
- 27 Jul 2019Major League Soccer
- 03 Mar 2018Major League Soccer
- 27 May 2017Major League Soccer
- 06 May 2017Major League Soccer
- 08 Apr 2017Major League Soccer
- 05 Aug 2016Major League Soccer
- 02 Apr 2016Major League Soccer
- 22 Mar 2015Major League Soccer
Toyota StadiumFrisco9 matches
Red Bull ArenaHarrison8 matches
SeatGeek StadiumBridgeview8 matches
Buck Shaw StadiumSanta Clara7 matches
BMO FieldToronto, Canada6 matches
Gillette StadiumFoxborough, United States6 matches
Childrens Mercy ParkKansas City5 matches
Dignity Health Sports ParkCarson5 matches
Sporting ParkKansas City5 matches
BMO StadiumLos Angeles4 matches
Pizza Hut ParkFrisco4 matches
Subaru ParkChester4 matches
Empire FieldVancouver3 matches
Historic Crew StadiumColumbus3 matches
Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, United States3 matches
PPL ParkChester3 matches
RFK StadiumWashington D.C3 matches
Yankee StadiumBronx3 matches
Allianz FieldSt. Paul2 matches
Bobby Dodd StadiumAtlanta2 matches
Inter&Co StadiumOrlando, United States2 matches
Nippert StadiumCincinnati2 matches
Stade SaputoMontreal2 matches
TCF Bank StadiumMinneapolis2 matches
Audi FieldWashington D.C1 match
Camping World StadiumOrlando1 match
Columbus Crew StadiumColumbus1 match
Livestrong Sporting ParkKansas City1 match
Nissan StadiumNashville, Nashville1 match
Qwest FieldSeattle1 match
Robertson StadiumHouston1 match
Stanford StadiumStanford1 match
Travel map
Venues in chronological order across tracked matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ricardo Salazar's primary role?▾
Ricardo Salazar is a United States football referee, and has also worked as fourth official and VAR.
How many matches has Ricardo Salazar officiated?▾
Ricardo Salazar has 236 tracked match appearances across 1 competition (134× Referee, 44× 4th Official, 58× VAR).
Which competitions does Ricardo Salazar work in?▾
Ricardo Salazar has most often officiated in Major League Soccer.
Is Ricardo Salazar a FIFA referee?▾
Ricardo Salazar is not currently recorded as a FIFA badge holder in our data.
Which teams has Ricardo Salazar officiated most?▾
Among domestic clubs, Ricardo Salazar has most frequently officiated matches involving LA Galaxy, SJ Earthquakes and FC Dallas.
Which cities has Ricardo Salazar officiated in most?▾
Ricardo Salazar has officiated most often in Carson, Portland, Houston and Vancouver, with Shell Energy Stadium the most-visited stadium.
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