2018 Playoffs Knockout Round Matches
No Further Action
10.31.18 NYC-PHI Jones YC challenge Tinnerholm 85min
11.01.18 DC-CLB Asad contact Santos 106+min (Injury)
11.01.18 LAFC-RSL Feilhaber hands to the face-Head-Neck Kreliach 2min
11.01.18 LAFC-RSL Beckerman simulation-embellishment 25min
Further Action
10.31.18 NYC-PHI Tinnerholm simulation-embellishment 55min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Anton Tinnerholm is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Tinnerholm will be issued a fine for this action.
10.31.18 FCD-POR mass confrontation 49+min
FC Dallas have been found in violation of the Mass Confrontation Policy. This is the second violation of the 2018 MLS Season for FC Dallas. FC Dallas will be fined to the Club and the Head Coach will be issued a fine. Each violation thereafter will result in the doubling of the fine.
The Portland Timbers have been found in violation of the Mass Confrontation Policy. 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.
10.31.18 FCD-POR Ziegler hands to the face-head-neck Valeri 49+min
It is the Committee’s unanimous decision that Reto Ziegler has been found in violation of the League's policy regarding Hands to the Face/Head/Neck of an opponent. Mr. Ziegler will be issued a fine for this action.
11.01.18 DC-CLB Sauro contact to the head-neck-face Asad 107min
It is the Committee’s unanimous decision that Gaston Sauro has been found in violation of the League's policy regarding Hands to the Face/Head/Neck of an opponent. Mr. Sauro will be issued a fine for this action.
Additional Policy Violations
10.31.18 DAL-POR Pareja Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime
DAL Head Coach, Oscar Pareja, was observed in violation of the Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime. He will be disciplined consistent with the schedule outlined in the Competition Manual.
10.31.18 DAL-POR Savarese & Llamosa Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime
POR Head Coach, Savarese, and Assistant Coach, Llamosa, were observed in violation of the Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime. He will be disciplined consistent with the schedule outlined in the Competition Manual.
10.31.18 DAL-POR Childs Bench Personnel Policy 58min
POR Team Administrator, Spencer Childs, was observed in violation of the Bench Personnel Policy. Childs was not listed on the Official Match Roster, but was identified next to the bench during the match. He will be disciplined consistent with the schedule outlined in the Competition Manual.
10.31.18 DAL-POR Fan Conduct
Fans were observed throwing bottles on the field in the 83rd minute.
Periodic chants of “Puto” from fans after the visiting club goalkeeper kicked the ball.
10.31.18 NYC-PHI Fan Conduct
Collective profane chants directed at the opposing team throughout the match.
11.1.18 LAFC-RSL Fan Conduct
Objects were thrown on the field and at players in the 24th, 30th, 31st and 90+ minutes. Play was halted in the 32nd minute for five (5) minutes.
In the 90+ minute, a spectator near the stadium egress squirted water at the Match Officials.
Periodic chants of “Puto” from LAFC fans after the visiting club goalkeeper kicked the ball.
11.1.18 LAFC-RSL Video Board Replay Policy Violation
A replay of a controversial incident was displayed on the video board prior to the restart of play in the 90th minute in violation of the Video Board Replay Policy. Pending Investigation.
11.1.18 DC-CLB Wolff Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime
CLB Assistant Coach, Wolff, was observed in violation of the Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime near the club locker room. It is unclear who initiated the contact and, without visual evidence, the incident will simply be noted to PRO in order to sensitize their Match Officials to the policy and subsequent coach discipline should they initiate contact with coaches.
11.1.18 DC-CLB Injured Player Care
Columbus Team Administrator, Zach Crusse, and the team doctor expressed concern about how their injured player, Pedro Santos, was transported in the 106th minute outside the stadium over a brick sidewalk in order to reach the team locker room for treatment. They felt that this was a highly unusual pathway and were concerned about the player’s well-being given the extent of the injury. Noted to MLS Medical and Operations.