2019 Week 21 Matches
No Further Action
07.26.19 NYC-SKC Espinoza RC challenge Chanot 60min
07.27.19 RBNY-CLB White simulation-embellishment 58min
07.27.19 TOR-CIN Laryea simulation-embellishment 30min
07.27.19 HOU-SEA McNamara simulation-embellishment 28min
07.27.19 POR-LA Asprilla RC contact Polenta post-match
07.27.19 POR-LA Polenta RC contact Asprilla post-match
Further Action
07.27.19 NE-ORL Bye YC challenge Rosell 66min
Although there will not be supplemental discipline issued at this time, Brandon Bye will be placed on ‘Official Warning’ for Serious Foul Play.
07.27.19 TOR-CIN mass confrontation 61min
Toronto 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 fine to the Head Coach. Each violation thereafter will result in the doubling of the fine.
Additionally, due to their role in the mass confrontation, the following players have been identified for supplemental discipline:
Michael Bradley (TOR) will be issued a fine for inciting and/or escalating a mass confrontation
Emmanuel Ledesma (CIN) will be issues a fine for inciting and/or escalating a mass confrontation
07.27.19 TOR-CIN mass confrontation 93+min
Toronto 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 fine to the Head Coach. Each violation thereafter will result in the doubling of the fine.
FC Cincinnati 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.
07.27.19 MTL-PHI Urruti YC challenge Trusty 42min
Although there will not be supplemental discipline issued at this time, Maximiliano Urruti will be placed on ‘Official Warning’ for Serious Foul Play.
07.27.19 CHI-DC Frankowski simulation-embellishment 6min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Przemyslaw Frankowski is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Frankowski will be issued a fine for this action.
07.27.19 DAL-RSL DAL substitute entering the field of play 31min
Edwin Gyasi (DAL) has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. Mr. Gyasi will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for this violation.
07.27.19 DAL-RSL Juarez entering the field of play 31min
Real Salt Lake Acting Head Coach Freddy Juarez has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. Mr. Juarez will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for this violation.
07.27.19 DAL-RSL RSL Marshall entering the field of play 31min
Real Salt Lake Assistant Coach Tyrone Marshall (RSL) has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. Mr. Marshall will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for this violation.
07.27.19 MIN-VAN MIN Heath entering the field of play 37min
Minnesota United FC Head Coach Adrian Heath has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. Mr. Heath will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for this violation.
07.27.17 POR-LA Ibrahimovic simulation-embellishment 50min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is guilty of simulation/embellishment (third violation of 2019 MLS Season). Mr. Ibrahimovic will be issued a fine for this action.
07.27.19 POR-LA Alvarez RC contact Loria 84min
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 Efrain Alvarez will be suspended for one (1) additional match (two (2) matches total) and issued an additional fine for violent conduct.
07.27.19 POR-LA Alvarez failure to leave the field 84min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Efrain Alvarez failed to leave the field in a timely manner after receiving his red card. Mr. Alvarez will be issued a fine for this action.
Additional Policy Violations
07.27.19 NYRB-CLB CLB Assistant Coach Moreira Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime
Columbus Crew SC Assistant Coach Pablo Moreira was witnessed by the PME to be in violation of the Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime policy. A warning was issued for his first offense of the season. He was issued a warning.
07.27.19 TOR-CIN Assistant Coach Kah Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime
FC Cincinnati Assistant Coach Pa Madou Kah was photographed in violation of the Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime policy. He was issued a warning.
07.27.19 MIN-VAN VAN Head Coach Dos Santos Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime
Vancouver Whitecaps Head Coach Marc Dos Santos was witnessed by the PME to be in violation of the Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime policy. A warning was issued for his first offense of the season. He was issued a warning.
07.27.19 DAL-RSL Wired Camera on Field 31min
During the first half hydration break, a wired camera entered the field of play in violation of the updated policy. Noted to MLS Broadcasting.
07.27.19 NE-ORL Referee Warm-Up Area
The 4th Official informed the PME that balls were repeatedly being kicked into the designated referee warm-up area by goalkeepers during pre-match. Noted to MLS Operations.