Terry Vaughn
IA - 2016
Attained National Referee badge in 2000 and remained a National Referee until his retirement in 2015.
Officiated numerous NCAA post season DIV I, II, and III championship tournaments, and served as referee on 2013 DIV I Women’s Championship game.
Officiated numerous NAIA post season tournaments.
Attended all chapter meetings and would participate in Physical Fitness Testing with chapter members even though he had passed FIFA level performance test.
Established the IOWA Referee Academy 14 years ago that draws 500 referees each year from USSF, NISOA, AYSO, and NFHS. The academy was renamed in 2016 “The Terry Vaughn Academy” for his dedication and tireless efforts to the Iowa referee community.
Started as a Referee grade 8 and advanced to Referee Grade 4 National.
1995 – 1998 US Youth Nationals
Region II National Championships
Adidas International Friendly Tournament
USASA Amateur National Cup Finals
Worked matches in the MLS/USL/NASL/PDL/WUSA
MLS Matches – 282
US Open Cup Finals – 2
NASL Final
NLS Cup Playoffs – 9
CONCACAF Champions League – 10 (Semi-Final 2006)
INTERLIA – 5
World Cup Qualifiers CONCACAF – 4
GOLD Cup – 4
International Friendlies – 15
U20 World Cup – Canada (2007) – 2
Jordan vs Zambia
Scotland vs Nigeria
1995 Iowa Youth Referee of Year
Inducted into Iowa High School Soccer Hall of Fame




