Overview

• FIFA confirmed the 38-year-old American will officiate Argentina’s first match of the FIFA window against Venezuela in the United States.
• Local coverage specifies the friendly will be played in Miami, adding a high-visibility stage to her recent international assignments.
• Penso first drew wide attention in 2020 by becoming the first woman in 20 years to referee a Major League Soccer match.
• In June 2025 she was the only woman among 117 referees selected for the FIFA Club World Cup hosted in the United States.
• Peers cite her firm presence, clear communication and composure under pressure, and she actively mentors aspiring female referees.