2018 Week 11 Matches
No Further Action
05.09.18 ATL-SKC Besler YC challenge Nagbe 89min
05.09.18 ATL-SKC Guzan RC challenge Shelton 34min
05.09.18 ATL-SKC Gonzalez-Pirez contact Espinoza 6min
05.09.18 CLB-PHI Abubakar challenge Sapong 86min
05.09.18 TFC-SEA McCrary contact Morgan 17min
05.12.18 MTL-PHI Burke RC challenge Piette 58min
05.12.18 MTL-PHI mass confrontation 67min
05.12.18 NE-TFC Giovinco RC contact Zahibo 89min
05.12.18 COL-NYRB Price YC challenge Muyl 87min.mp4
05.12.18 COL-NYRB Smith simulation-embellishment 94+min
05.12.18 RSL-DC Mora RC challenge Savarino 22min
05.13.18 POR-SEA Delem YC challenge Valeri 34min
05.13.18 POR-SEA Ridgewell YC challenge Delem 43min
05.13.18 POR-SEA Adi contact Kee-hee 68min
05.13.18 POR-SEA Blanco YC challenge Delem 96+min
05.13.18 LAFC-NYC Kaye contact Herrera 94+min
Further Action
05.09.18 LAFC-MIN Rossi simulation-embellishment 49+min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Diego Rossi is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Rossi will be issued a fine for this action.
05.12.18 MIN-SJ Gomez contact Lima 10min
Although there will not be supplemental discipline issued at this time, Alexi Gomez will be placed on ‘Official Warning’ for violent conduct for the remainder of the 2018 MLS Season (including MLS Playoffs).
05.12.18 NE-TFC Giovinco failure to leave field 90min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Sebastian Giovinco is guilty of failing to leave the field in a timely manner after receiving his red card. Mr. Giovinco will be issued a fine for this action.
05.12.18 COL-NYRB Parker YC challenge Mason 59min
Although there will not be supplemental discipline issued at this time, Tim Parker will be placed on ‘Official Warning’ for violent conduct for the remainder of the 2018 MLS Season (including MLS Playoffs).
05.13.18 POR-SEA Armenteros simulation-embellishment 81min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Samuel Armenteros is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Armenteros will be issued a fine for this action.
05.13.18 ORL-ATL mass confrontation 82min
Orlando City SC have been found in violation of the Mass Confrontation Policy. This is the first violation of the 2018 MLS Season for Orlando City SC. 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. Due to their role in the mass confrontation, the following player has been identified for supplemental discipline: Lamine Sane (ORL) will be issued a fine for instigating and escalating a mass confrontation
05.13.18 ORL-ATL Yotun contact Villalba 82min
Although there will not be supplemental discipline issued at this time, Yoshimar Yotún will be placed on ‘Official Warning’ for violent conduct for the remainder of the 2018 MLS Season (including MLS Playoffs).
05.13.18 ORL-ATL Johnson simulation-embellishment 94min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Will Johnson is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Johnson will be issued a fine for this action.
Additional Policy Violations
05.09.18 LAFC-MIN Pre-Match Roster Irregularity
MIN incorrectly listed a player’s number on the Official Match Roster. Rectified by PME and Match Officials pre-match. (roster attached)
05.09.18 TFC-SEA Fan Incident 83min
Fan caught on broadcast throwing items at Visiting Team goal scorer, Will Bruin. Communicated to security in real time. Fan ejected.
05.11.18 VAN-HOU Martinez Entering the Field of Play 89min
Martinez was disciplined on the field by the referee with a Yellow Card. No further action is necessary.
05.13.18 LAFC-NYC Sock Tape Color Violation
NYC FC players violated the sock tape color policy. Noted to PRO so that Match Officials will address the issue during pre-match inspections.
05.12.18 COL-NYRB Roster Change Prior to Match
A roster change fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of the match was requested by COL. PRO managed the various adjustments, including the ineligibility of the formerly starting player and vacant spot on the substitution bench, correctly. The PME notified Competition Contact per the protocol.
05.13.18 LAFC-NYC Warm Up Players Violation
An NYCFC player not listed on the Official Match Roster (3rd goalkeeper) warmed up prior to the match. NYCFC has subsequently received special dispensation for the next three (3) matches to have a third goalkeeper warm up due to their Goalkeeper Coach’s medical condition.
05.09.18 CLB-PHI Fan Incident 59min
Collective profane chant, “FU Precourt”, directed at CLB owner. Noted to Operations.
05.09.18 TFC-SEA Fan Incident 84min
A beer can was thrown at the Visiting Club bench and landed on the field. Noted to Operations.
05.09.18 LAFC-MIN ATC Entering the Field of Play 81min
A second ATC violates the Entering the Field of Play during a player injury to pass out water. ATC will be warned against future violations.
05.09.18 ATL-SKC Fan Incident Post-Match
Fan threw a bottle at the Match Officials. Noted to Operations.
05.09.18 ATL-SKC Video Board Replay Policy Violation 6min
ATL showed a replay of a controversial offside decision for a goal that went to a Video Review before the restart of play. Noted to Operations. This will be ATL’s 4th violation of the policy.
05.09.18 ATL-SKC Fan Incident 88min
Collective profane chant, “Fuck you, ref”. Noted to Operations.
05.09.18 VAN-HOU Fan Incident
During HOU goal-kicks, fans on the South Side of the stadium shout, 'You fat bastard". This action was repeated at every HOU goal-kick throughout the game. See also 47.32.
05.10.18 RSL-DCU Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime
DCU Head Coach, Ben Olsen, was found to be in violation of the Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime Policy. This is Coach Olsen’s second violation so he will be fined.
05.11.18 VAN-HOU Martinez Entering the Field of Play 89min
Martinez was disciplined on the field by the referee with a Yellow Card. No further action is necessary.
05.12.18 NE-TFC Video Board Replay Violation 89min
Potential Video Board Replay Policy violation noted in the Referee and PME Reports. Pending investigation.
05.12.18 COL-NYRB Video Board Replay Policy Violation 47min
Potential Video Board Replay Policy Violation noted by 4th Official to PME. An investigation identified no violation given that the replay was simply of a foul that did not lead to any discipline, an ATC entering the field to apply treatment or any other significant impact on the match.
05.12.18 FCD-LAG Ball Kid Gamesmanship 85-90+min
After an investigation, no ball kid gamesmanship was identified definitively. While FCD players employed time-wasting tactics, and may have even initiated some delays through interactions with the ball kids, ball kids managed their responsibilities within the guidelines of their obligations.
05.13.18 POR-SEA Venue Medical Director Irregularity
VMD was dressed in Portland Timbers gear at the pre-match meeting in violation of their responsibility to wear neutral MLS-issued gear. Noted to MLS Medical.
05.13.18 ORL-ATL Video Board Replay Policy Violation
A potential violation of the Video Board Replay Policy on a penalty decision in the 27th minute was reported. Pending Investigation.
05.13.18 ORL-ATL Fan Incident
AR2 was hit with a plastic cup in the 77th minute and fans were throwing bottles on field 90+ minute. Noted to MLS Operations.
05.13.18 LAFC-NYC Official Match Roster Irregularities
Roster numbers had shifted down one place on the Carbon Copy of the Official Match Roster, but was rectified immediately.