By: Dan Herbst April 2000
'Nothing Dirty, Nothing Cheap' (Referee 4/00) — Meet two-time MLS referee of the year Paul Tamberino (who’s won another referee of the year award since this story originally ran). He’s known as much for his people skills and his ability to create a great atmosphere for skillful players on the pitch as he is for his down-to-earth demeanor and regular-guy attitude. By day, he drives a beer truck for Anheuser-Busch, but when he’s not doing that, he’s working some of the best and most competitive soccer in the world.
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