2019 Week 18 Matches
No Further Action
07.03.19 CHI-ATL Bronico contact Pereira 82min (Injury)
07.03.19 ORL-PHI Jansson RC challenge Picault 43min
07.03.19 HOU-RBNY Figueroa RC violent conduct 94+min
07.04.19 DAL-DC Rooney YC challenge Barrios 30min
07.04.19 COL-NE Rubio simulation-embellishment 77min
07.06.19 CLB-SEA Artur simulation-embellishment 81min
07.06.19 CIN-HOU Elis YC challenge Deplagne 19min
07.06.19 CIN-HOU Ledesma simulation-embellishment 71min
07.06.19 LAFC-VAN Montero RC challenge Kaye 85min
07.07.19 ATL-NYRB Larentowicz contact Rzatkowski 89min
07.07.19 ATL-NYRB Larentowicz RC contact Casseres 96+min
Further Action
07.03.19 ORL-PHI Jansson failure to leave the field 43min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Robin Jansson failed to leave the field in a timely and orderly manner after receiving his red card. Mr. Jansson will be issued a fine for this action.
07.03.19 ORL-PHI Kljestan RC challenge Monteiro 67min
The incident was reviewed under Disciplinary Committee Parameter #2:
Where the Officials See an Incident, and Issue a Red Card, the Committee may review the play for further disciplinary action, over and above the mandatory suspension and fine. Supplemental discipline (suspension and/or fine) will be administered if the Committee believes:
the offense is egregious in nature; and/or
it must act to protect player safety; and/or
it must protect the integrity of the game; and/or
the player is guilty of repeat behavior.
It is the Disciplinary Committee's unanimous decision that Sacha Kljestan will be suspended for one (1) additional match (two (2) matches total) and issued an additional fine for serious foul play.
07.03.19 HOU-RBNY Kaku RC violent conduct 94+min
The incident was reviewed under Disciplinary Committee Parameter #2:
Where the Officials See an Incident, and Issue a Red Card, the Committee may review the play for further disciplinary action, over and above the mandatory suspension and fine. Supplemental discipline (suspension and/or fine) will be administered if the Committee believes:
the offense is egregious in nature; and/or
it must act to protect player safety; and/or
it must protect the integrity of the game; and/or
the player is guilty of repeat behavior.
It is the Disciplinary Committee's unanimous decision that Kaku will be issued an additional fine for violent conduct.
07.03.19 HOU-RBNY Figueroa failure to leave the field 95+min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Maynor Figueroa failed to leave the field in a timely manner after receiving his red card. Mr. Figueroa will be issued a fine for this action.
07.04.19 DAL-DC Acosta RC challenge Pomykal 71min
The incident was reviewed under Disciplinary Committee Parameter #2:
Where the Officials See an Incident, and Issue a Red Card, the Committee may review the play for further disciplinary action, over and above the mandatory suspension and fine. Supplemental discipline (suspension and/or fine) will be administered if the Committee believes:
the offense is egregious in nature; and/or
it must act to protect player safety; and/or
it must protect the integrity of the game; and/or
the player is guilty of repeat behavior.
It is the Disciplinary Committee's unanimous decision that Luciano Acosta will be suspended for one (1) additional match (two (2) matches total) and issued an additional fine for violent conduct.
07.04.19 DAL-DC Acosta failure to leave the field 74min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Luciano Acosta failed to leave the field in a timely manner after receiving his red card. Mr. Acosta will be issued a $250 fine for this action.
07.06.19 CLB-SEA mass confrontation 81min
Columbus Crew SC 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.
The Seattle Sounders FC 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 to the Head Coach. Each violation thereafter will result in the doubling of the fine.
07.06.19 CLB-SEA Lodeiro simulation-embellishment 81min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Nicolas Lodeiro is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Lodeiro will be issued a fine for this action.
07.06.19 SKC-CHI Campos entering the field of play 25min
Diego Campos (CHI) has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. Mr. Campos will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for this violation.
Additional Policy Violations
07.07.19 NYC-POR Savarese Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime
Portland Timbers Head Coach Giovanni Savarese was observed to have been interacting with Match Officials at halftime by the PME and on video. Warning Issued.
07.03.19 MIN-SJ Bench Personnel
Four non-rostered MIN players were observed seated in the back row of the Minnesota United bench area. Pending Investigation.
7.06.19 CIN-HOU CIN Roster Exchange Prior to Official Meeting
Before the official pre-match roster exchange CIN Assistant Coach Pa-Modou Kah asked to see the Houston Dynamo Match Roster. The Houston representative also asked for a picture of FC Cincinnati’s roster. The official pre-match roster exchange occurred in the referee locker room following this exchange.
07.03.19 CHI-ATL VOR Security/ATL Broadcaster
During halftime, ATL commentator, Dan Gargan, entered the VOR. He was told by the VAR this was a violation of security protocol and that his behavior would be reported. Noted to MLS Security/Operations.
07.06.19 MTL-MIN ATC Dismissed
MTL ATC, Robert Duveme, was dismissed in the 54th minute due to a violation of the Bench Behavior Policy. Pending Investigation.
07.06.19 MTL-MIN Video Board Replay/Crowd and Player Incitement
After a penalty decision in the 44th minute, a replay of the incident was shown on the video board and, according to the Referee Report, incited the crown in a negative manner and resulted in a confrontation between the players and the referee. Pending Investigation.
07.07.19 NYC-POR Field Conditions
POR General Manager, Gavin Wilkinson, mentioned that there was an issue with the quality of the turf at Yankee Stadium, indicating that it was coming up in large chunks all over the field and resulting in dangerous conditions for all participants. Noted to MLS Operations.
07.07.19 PHI-ORL Locker Room Air Temperature
Both Clubs requested that the air temperature in their respective locker rooms be measured. The air conditioner appeared to be malfunctioning for both Clubs. ORL’s locker room was measured with the WBGT at 76.6 degrees and PHI at 77.2 degrees. Noted to MLS Operations.
· 07.07.19 ATL-NYRB Camera Crew Entering the Field of Play
In the 10th minute, a camera crew entered the field of play after a goal was scored by ATL. Noted to MLS Broadcast.
· 07.07.19 ATL-NYRB Fan Incident
Following the final whistle, a water bottle was thrown by a spectator in the direction of the match Officials while they exited the field. The bottle landed within 5 yards of the Officials. Noted to MLS Security/Operations.
· 07.03.19 MIN-SJ Heath Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime
Minnesota United Head Coach Adrian Heath was observed to have been interacting with Match Officials at halftime by the PME and on video. Pending Investigation.