2018 Week 27 Matches
No Further Action
09.01.18 SEA-SKC Marshall RC challenge Russell 81min
The Independent Panel has supported the SEA appeal and rescinded the red card issued to Chad Marshall . Chad Marshall is now eligible for his next match.
09.01.18 MTL-NYRB Amarikwa challenge Robles 59min
Further Action
09.01.18 TFC-LAFC Osorio contact Nguyen 84min
Although there will not be supplemental discipline issued at this time, Jonathan Osorio will be placed on ‘Official Warning’ for violent conduct for the remainder of the 2018 MLS Season (including MLS Playoffs).
09.01.18 VAN-SJ Techera YC contact Yueill 62min
Although there will not be supplemental discipline issued at this time, Cristian Techera will be placed on ‘Official Warning’ for violent conduct for the remainder of the 2018 MLS Season (including MLS Playoffs).
09.01.18 VAN-SJ Techera hands to the face-head-neck 62min
It is the Committee’s unanimous decision that Cristian Techera has been found in violation of the League's policy regarding Hands to the Face/Head/Neck of an opponent. Mr. Techera will be issued a fine for this action.
09.02.18 DC-ATL Durkin entering the field of play 74min
Chris Durkin has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. Mr. Durkin will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for this violation.
Additional Policy Violations
08.29.18 SJ-DAL Bench Personnel Policy Violation
San Jose placed a total of thirteen (13) staff members on the bench and around the technical area. A maximum of 17 individuals are permitted on the bench or around the technical area, including only nine (9) staff members excluding the doctor. San Jose was notified of the violation and warned against any future violations.
08.29.18 DC-PHI Abusive Fans Behind PHI Bench
Constant barrage of abuse directed at the PHI players and coach that included the statement, “I will kill you”, as well as other profane and abusive language. Resulted in PHI Assistant Coach, BJ Callaghan, requesting more attention from DC Operations and Security. Security is positioned mostly at either end of the respective technical areas and underneath the overhang and, therefore, did not seem aware of the threat until notified. Noted to MLS Security.
09.01.18 ORL-PHI Abusive Fans Behind PHI Bench 40min
Fans behind the PHI bench at Orlando City Stadium used foul and abusive language directed at PHI #10, Dockal, during his substitution. The player’s reaction could be viewed on the broadcast three times during his substitution and culminating with him standing back up off the bench and directing his own abusive comments towards the fan at 40:10.
Every PHI goal-kick in the second half was followed by abusive and foul language directed at the PHI goalkeeper. Noted to MLS Security.
09.01.18 VAN-SJ Fan Conduct
Foul and abusive language directed at San Jose players during player announcements. Noted to MLS Security.