2018 Week 34 Matches
No Further Action
10.17.18 VAN-SKC Kamara RC contact Russell POST
10.21.18 ORL-CLB Mensah YC contact Dwyer 33min
10.21.18 HOU-SEA mass confrontation Nouhou-Ellis-Quioto escalate-incite 71min
10.21.18 SJ-COL Wynne challenge Lima 31min
10.21.18 PHI-NYRB mass confrontation end of first half
Further Action
10.21.18 FCD-SKC Gutierrez simulation-embellishment 68min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Felipe Gutierrez is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Gutierrez will be issued a fine for this action.
10.21.18 PHI-NYRB Entering the Field of Play 69min
Andreas Ivan (NYRB) has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. Mr. Ivan will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for this violation.
Additional Policy Violations
10.21.18 ATL-CHI Paunovic Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime
CHI Head Coach, Paunovic, was observed violating the Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime Policy. He will be disciplined consistent with the fine schedule outlined in the 2018 Competition Manual.
10.21.18 LAFC-VAN Media/Fan Access on Goal line
Media/Fans were provided access close to the goal and field during the penalty kick in the 22nd minute limiting the sight line for AR2. Noted to MLS Communications, Operations and Security.
10.21.18 ATL-CHI Use of Personal Communication Device
Team Administrator, Alex Boler, was observed using video footage from his cell phone to contest a penalty decision. Pending Investigation.
10.21.18 PHI-NYRB Curtin Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime
PHI Head Coach, Curtin, was observed violating the Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime Policy. He will be disciplined consistent with the fine schedule outlined in the 2018 Competition Manual.
10.21.18 MIN-LAG MIN Pre-Match Roster Change
Prior to the kickoff and after the pre-match roster exchange, MIN made a change to their substitutes. A substitute player was removed and replaced by a substitute from the extended roster given that the change occurred 16 minutes prior to kick-off.
10.21.18 HOU-SEA HOU Pre-Match Roster Change
Prior to the kickoff and after the pre-match roster exchange, HOU made a change to their starting lineup. A starting player was removed and replaced by a substitute. Given that the change occurred 16 minutes prior to kick-off, HOU was permitted to replace the substitute with a player from their extended roster. The PME appropriately notified the Competition Contact immediately via text message per the protocol.
10.21.18 MIN-LAG Fan Conduct
Two (2) fans were apprehended by security for invading the pitch after the match. Noted to MLS Security.
10.17.18 ORL-SEA Cameraman Entering the Field of Play
After SEA scored a goal in the 3rd minute, a cameraman entered the field of play during the celebration.
10.21.18 SJ-COL RRA #2 Malfunction
RRA #2 at Avaya was malfunctioning for this match. Noted to VAR Project Manager and technology vendor.
10.21.18 FCD-SKC Video Board Replay Violation 9min
FCD allegedly violated the Video Board Replay Policy by showing a replay of a controversial incident prior to the restart of play. Pending investigation.
10.21.18 FCD-SKC Fan Conduct 69min
FCD fans were observed throwing items toward the SKC technical area and hitting a member of the technical staff.