2018 Week 29 Matches
No Further Action
09.15.18 COL-ATL Gashi YC challenge Martinez 94+min
09.15.18 PHI-MTL Silva simulation-embellishment 37min
09.15.18 HOU-POR Guzman YC challenge Martinez 86min
09.15.18 RSL-MIN Besler challenge Danladi 21min (INJURY)
09.15.18 RSL-MIN Kreilach simulation-embellishment 25min
09.15.18 RSL-MIN mass confrontation 44min
09.15.18 VAN-SEA Alonso YC challenge Davies 36min
Further Action
09.12.18 DC-MIN Mora YC challenge Ibarra 95+min
Although there will not be supplemental discipline issued at this time, Joseph Mora will be placed on ‘Official Warning’ for repeat behavior for his next three (3) 2018 MLS Season matches (including MLS Playoffs).
09.15.18 TFC-LAG Ibrahimovic hands to the face-head-neck Hagglund 54min
It is the Committee’s unanimous decision that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been found in violation of the League's policy regarding Hands to the Face/Head/Neck of an opponent for the second time in the 2018 MLS Season (MLS Playoffs included). Mr. Ibrahimovic will be issued a fine for this action. Further, Mr. Ibrahimovic will be placed on ‘Official Warning’ for violent conduct for the remainder of the 2018 MLS Season (including MLS Playoffs).
09.15.18 RSL-MIN Plata simulation-embellishment 79min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Joao Plata is guilty of simulation/embellishment opponent (second violation) in the 2018 MLS Season (including MLS Playoffs). Mr. Plata will be issued a fine for this action.
09.15.18 VAN-SEA Roldan contact Davies 87min
Although there will not be supplemental discipline issued at this time, Cristian Roldan will be placed on ‘Official Warning’ for violent conduct for the remainder of the 2018 MLS Season (including MLS Playoffs).
09.15.18 LAFC-NE Delamea simulation-embellishment 56min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Antonio Delamea is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Delamea will be issued a fine for this action.
09.16.18 DC-NYRB Acosta simulation-embellishment 96+min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Luciano Acosta is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Acosta will be issued a fine for this action.
Additional Policy Violations
09.15.18 COL-ATL Casey Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime
COL Assistant Coach, Conor Casey, was observed in violation of the Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime Policy. He will be warned for his first violation and against any future violations.
09.15.18 RSL-MIN Microphone in RRA
A microphone was identified by the Match Officials and PME inside the RRA and against VAR protocol. It was not positioned there during the pre-match field inspection. Noted to MLS Broadcast.
09.15.18 TOR-LAG VMD
The VMD was observed wearing TOR gear and the TOR physician was observed wearing MLS-issued VMD gear both while sitting on the TOR bench. Noted to MLS Medical.
09.15.18 SJ-SKC Pre-Match Roster Change
SKC mistakenly listed Roger Espinoza as #27 on the Match Roster. They corrected the clerical error prior to the match to indicate Espinoza’s true number, #27. The PME notified the MLS Competition Contact immediately and consistent with the protocol.
09.15.18 PHI-MTL Fan Conduct Halftime
Per the PME Report, the Match Officials were verbally abused by Home Club Supporters while entering the tunnel at Halftime. Match Officials ask that the PME notify the League. Noted to MLS Security.
09.15.18 HOU-POR Fan Conduct 77min
Ice was thrown by fans and hit the 4th Official in the 77th minute while he was in discussion with the HOU Head Coach on the sideline. Noted to MLS Security.
09.16.18 CHI-ORL Match Official Locker Room
The Match Officials noted that their locker room was too hot before, during and after the match. They noted their grievance to CHI Operations prior to the match, but did not experience any change in temperature. Noted to MLS Operations.