2019 Week 1 Matches
No Further Action
03.02.19 PHI-TOR Picault YC challenge Auro 30min
03.02.19 PHI-TOR mass confrontation 79min
03.02.19 CLB-RBNY Fernandez simulation-embellishment 31min
03.02.19 CLB-RBNY Murillo Contact Meram 64min
03.02.19 CLB-RBNY Casseres YC challenge Meram 67min
03.02.19 DAL-NE Barrios simulation-embellishment 68min
03.02.19 HOU-RSL Quioto simulation-embellishment 51min
03.02.19 HOU-RSL Vera 2YC challenge Plata 81min
03.02.19 COL-POR Rubio simulation-embellishment 4min
03.02.19 COL-POR Kamara simulation-embellishment 72min
03.02.19 SJ-MTL Azira YC challenge Godoy 57min
03.02.19 SJ-MTL Godoy challenge Azira 57min
03.02.19 SJ-MTL Sagna hands to face-head-neck of an opponent 57min
Further Action
03.02.19 PHI-TOR Mavinga hands to face-head-neck of an opponent 93min
It is the Committee’s unanimous decision that Chris Mavinga has been found in violation of the League's policy regarding Hands to the Face/Head/Neck of an opponent. Mr. Mavinga will be issued a fine for this action.
Additional Policy Violations
03.02.19 PHI-TOR Video Board Replay Policy Violation 32:25min
PHI displayed a replay of a controversial incident (penalty decision) on the stadium video board during a review and prior to the restart of play as noted in the PME Match Day Report and Referee Report. Players gestured toward the video board to protest and plead their case. Pending an investigation.
03.03.19 LAFC-SKC Media Entering the Field of Play 90+4min
LAFC media personnel were observed in violation of the Entering the Field of Play Policy. Noted to MLS Communications.
03.03.19 LAFC-SKC Fan Conduct
Items were thrown on the field in 90+4min. Noted to MLS Security.
03.02.19 PHI-TOR Field Conditions
The PME noted that the turf was pulling up and causing dangerous situations for players. Noted to MLS Operations.
03.02.19 LAG-CHI LAG VMD Incidents
The LAG VMD was observed celebrating (high fiving players/coaches, clapping, and smiling) LAG goals. Additionally, LAG had a doctor on their bench wearing VMD neutral MLS gear. Noted to MLS Medical.
03.02.19 ORL-NYC Roster Irregularity
A post-Roster Exchange Meeting identification of a clerical mistake was rectified immediately without consequence.
03.02.19 DAL-NE Pre-Match Roster Change
NE #28 was injured during warm ups and was ruled ineligible for the match. The PME escalated the information to the Competition Contact who reminded NE that the player could not sit in the technical area.
03.02.19 PHI-TOR VMD WIFI Challenges
After a 79th minute collision between opposing players, TOR #3, Moor, was evaluated on the sideline for a potential head injury. The VMD could not pull up video before the player re-entered the match. Noted to MLS Medical.
03.02.19 LAG-CHI LED Board Proximity to the Goal Line
The LED boards behind the goal appeared to be too close to the goal lines and in violation of the Commercial Club Guidelines. The Event Observer will measure to ascertain whether the 10 feet restriction is being adhered to.
03.02.19 SJ-MTL Fan Conduct
Crowd chants “Puto” on MTL goal kick in the 95:27 minute. Noted to MLS Security.
03.03.19 LAFC-SKC Video Board Replay Policy Violation 82:38min
LAFC displayed a replay of a controversial incident (penalty decision) on the stadium video board during a check and prior to the restart of play. Pending an investigation.
03.03.19 LAFC-SKC Video Board Replay Policy Violation 83:40min
LAFC displayed a replay of a controversial incident (send off for 2nd YC) on the stadium video board prior to the restart of play. Pending an investigation.
03.03.19 SEA-CIN Cameraman Entering the Field of Play
After the SEA goal in the 33rd minute, a cameraman entered the field of play to capture footage of the celebration. Noted to MLS Broadcast.