2018 Week 3 Matches
No Further Action
03.17.18 DC-HOU Machado challenge Asad 10min
03.17.18 PHI-CLB Burke challenge Santos 91+min
03.17.18 MTL-TFC Piatti simulation-embellishment 75min
03.17.18 SKC-SJ Eriksson simulation-embellishment contact Gutierrez 21min
03.17.18 SKC-SJ Jungwirth simulation-embellishment 50min
03.17.18 ATL-VAN Waston RC contact Gonzalez-Pires 8min
Waston's appeal of this Red Card was upheld by the Independent Panel, and he will no longer server the automatic one-match suspension nor will he be issued the automatic fine.
03.17.18 ATL-VAN Aja challenge Almiron 60min
03.17.18 RSL-NYRB Kreliach YC challenge Gamarra 37min
Further Action
03.17.18 ATL-VAN Waston failure to leave the field 13min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Kendall Waston is guilty of failing to leave the field in a timely manner after receiving his red card. Mr. Waston will be issued a fine for this action.
03.17.18 ATL-VAN mass confrontation VAN 13min
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC have been found in violation of the Mass Confrontation Policy. This is the first violation of the 2018 MLS Season for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The club will be issued a warning for their first violation. Any additional violation(s) of the policy will result in a fine to the Club and a fine to the head coach. Each violation thereafter will result in the doubling of the fine.
03.17.18 ATL-VAN mass confrontation ATL POST
Atlanta United FC have been found in violation of the Mass Confrontation Policy. This is the first violation of the 2018 MLS Season for Atlanta United FC. The club will be issued a warning for their first violation. Any additional violation(s) of the policy will result in a fine to the Club and a fine to the head coach. Each violation thereafter will result in the doubling of the fine.
03.17.18 RSL-NYRB Adams simulation-embellishment 17min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Tyler Adams is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Adams will be issued a fine for this action.
03.18.18 FCD-SEA Dempsey RC contact Hayes 35min
It is the Disciplinary Committee's unanimous decision that Clint Dempsey’s action was deemed to be violent conduct. Mr. Dempsey is suspended for one (1) additional match (two (2) matches total) and will be issued an additional fine for this action.
03.18.18 FCD-SEA Ziegler simulation-embellishment 65min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Reto Ziegler is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Ziegler will be issued a fine for this action.
Additional Policy Violations
03.17.18 ATL-VAN Videoboard Replay Policy Violation
ATL was found to be guilty of playing a replay of a potential Red Card/Penalty incident on their stadium videoboard while the video review process was on-going and before play resumed. The replay was deemed to have been “controversial” and, therefore, ATL will be disciplined for the violations.
03.17.18 MTL-TFC MTL Bench Behavior 75min
Warning letter to MTL for violation of the Bench Behavior Policy.
03.17.18 SKC-SJ Ball Kid Gamesmanship
A note was sent to SKC warning them against any further ball kid gamesmanship.
03.17.18 PHI-CLB ATC Entering the Field of Play Policy Violation
Since the 4th Official requested that the trainer enter the field to retrieve an errant bottle out of concern for player safety, there will be no action on this matter.
03.17.18 DC-HOU Pre-Match Field Inspection – Goal Too Short
During the pre-match field inspection, it was determined that one of the goals was at least 3 inches too short. This issue was rectified prior to kick-off.
03.17.18 RSL-NYRB Pre-Match Change to Official Match Roster Starting Lineup
A change was made to the RSL starting lineup prior to the match due to injury. The PME was notified and sent an image of the adjusted roster to Competition.
03.18.18 FCD-SEA “Puto” & "You Suck Asshole" Chant 39min
Noted to MLS Operations.
Other
No SD Card in PHI – noted to PHI Operations.
No Audio Recording Device in NYC – Investigation continues. RESOLVED.