2019 Week 9 Matches
No Further Action
04.24.19 SEA-SJ Yueill contact Rodriguez 59min (injury)
04.27.19 DAL-SJ mass confrontation 43min
04.27.19 DAL-SJ Cummings hands to the face-head-neck 43min
04.27.19 VAN-PHI Venuto simulation-embellishment 27min
04.27.19 SKC-NE Gerso simulation-embellishment 58min
04.27.19 SKC-NE Cropper contact Gerso 72min (Injury)
04.27.19 TOR-POR Moreira YC challenge Mavinga 64min
04.28.19 MTL-CHI Sagna YC challenge McCarthy 78min
04.28.19 MIN-DC Birnbaum contact Rodriguez 88min (Injury)
04.28.19 SEA-LAFC mass confrontation 17min
04.28.19 SEA-LAFC Roldan RC contact Atuesta 18min
Further Action
04.24.19 CLB-DC Jimenez simulation/embellishment 68min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Hector Jimenez is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Jimenez will be issued a fine for this action.
04.24.19 SEA-SJ Almeyda Entering the Field of Play 20,32,59min
San Jose Earthquakes Head Coach Matias Almeyda has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. As this is Mr. Almeyda’s second violation of the policy in the 2019 MLS Season, he is hereby fined for this action.
04.27.19 NYC-ORL Nani simulation-embellishment 44min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Nani is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Nani will be issued a fine for this action.
04.28.19 SEA-LAFC Roldan failure to leave the field 18min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Cristian Roldan failed to leave the field in a timely manner after receiving his red card. Mr. Roldan will be issued a fine for this action.
Additional Policy Violations
04.28.19 SEA-LAFC Schmetzer Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime
SEA Head Coach, Schmetzer, was observed in violation of the policy. He will be warned for his first offense.
04.27.19 DAL-SJ Almeyda Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime
SJ Head Coach, Almeyda, was observed in violation of the policy. He will be warned for his first offense.
04.27.10 VAN-PHI Dos Santos Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime
VAN Assistant Coach, Dos Santos, was observed in violation of the policy. He will be warned for his first offense.
04.28.19 MIN-DC Legg Irresponsible Behavior
At halftime, the DC United Communications Manager, Sam Legg, approached the Match Officials and protested a first half decision on the field. Noted to MSL Communications and pending internal discussion regarding discipline.
04.28.19 Pineda Dismissal Post-Match
After the match, SEA Assistant Coach, Pineda, was dismissed for dissenting toward the Referee. He followed the Match Officials off the field and continued his dissent. He will be suspended and fined accordingly.
04.28.19 MTL-CHI Cameramen Entering the Field of Play
Two cameramen ran onto and across the field after the MTL goal. Noted to MLS Broadcast.
04.28.19 MIN-DC Audio Recording Device
After pressing “start”, the PME reports that the device indicated “low battery” and shut off. Batteries were replaced, and device began recording at 6:38. Noted to MLS Operations.
04.28.19 MIN-DC Field Conditions
Sod kicking up creating poor playing conditions and player safety concerns. Noted to MLS Operations.
04.27.19 HOU-CLB Field Invader 77min
A fan entered the field and was apprehended by security. Noted to MLS Security.
04.27.19 NYRB-CIN Audio Recording Device
The Audio Recording Device was malfunctioning until the 25th minute when it began to record. Noted to MLS Operations.
04.27.19 SKC-NE Fan Incident 66min
Supporters threw a beer can on NE players as they celebrated a goal. Noted to MLS Security.
04.24.19 CLB-DC Substitution Board Malfunction
According to the Referee Report, the boards were not functional. Noted to MLS Operations.
04.24.19 Medical Stretchers
Per the Referee Report, when the Referee requested a stretcher for injured players, it took longer than a minute to enter the field. Noted to MLS Medical.
04.24.19 NE-MTL Player-Grounds Crew Incident
MTL Head Coach, Garde, informed the PME that groundskeepers watering the turf field at Gillette were disrespectful to their goalkeepers during warm ups. Noted to MLS Operations.