2020 Week 1 Matches
No Further Action
02.29.20 MTL-NE Piette simulation-embellishment 71min
02.29.20 HOU-LA McNamara simulation-embellishment 33min
02.29.20 HOU-LA Kitchen contact above shoulders Rodriguez 65min
02.29.90 SJ-TOR Espinoza simulation-embellishment 93min
03.01.20 CLB-NYC Chanot failure to leave the field 3min
03.01.20 CLB-NYC Wormgoor YC challenge Tinnerholm 9min
03.01.20 CLB-NYC Heber YC contact Wormgoor 31min
03.01.20 CLB-NYC Ibeagha challenge Zelayaran 52min
03.01.20 NYRB-CIN Waston contact above the shoulders 85min
Further Action
02.29.20 HOU-LA entering field of play Cropper, Fuenmayor, Ramirez 54min
Houston Dynamo players Cody Cropper, Alejandro Fuenmayor and Christian Ramirez have been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. These players will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for this violation.
03.01.20 LAFC-MIA Bench behavior M. Marchetti contact with opposing player 35min
Inter Miami CF Assistant Coach Mauricio Marchetti will be placed on ‘Official Warning’ for violating the Bench Behavior policy for the remainder of the 2020 MLS Season.
03.01.20 POR-MIN entering field of play Toye, St. Clair, Edwards, Aja 79min
Minnesota United FC players Mason Toye, Dayne St. Clair, Raheem Edwards and Jose Aja have been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. These players will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for this violation.
Additional Policy Violations
02.29.20 DC-COL Fan Conduct 92min
AR1 reported that a cup of liquid was thrown from the fans toward the celebrating COL Players. Noted to MLS Security.
02.29.20 ORL-RSL PA Announcer 69min
The PME thought the tone of communication was intended to incite the crowd. Noted to MLS Broadcasting.
02.29.20 VAN-SKC Pitch Invader 62min
A fan entered the field from the south side of the stadium. Noted to MLS Security.
02.29.20 MTL-NE Fan Access
MTL Head Coach, Thierry Henry, expressed concern about fan access to the locker room area. Noted to MLS Security.
02.29.20 Audio Recording Device Issue
Audio Recording Device had low battery at start of match. After replacing them, the device functioned for 5-10 minutes at a time before turning off. Noted to MLS Operations.
02.29.20 DAL-PHI
Confusion, Miscommunication, & Inaccuracy of Credentialing process on Match Day. Noted to MLS Operations.
Audio Recording Device not initially present & then malfunctioning. Noted to MLS Operations.
Information was not properly filtered to the Ball Kid Supervisor prior to the match as he had no concept of the existence of Ball Stands. Noted to MLS Operations.
Confusion over Digital Match Roster hard copy printing and distribution. Noted to MLS Operations.
03.01.20 LAFC-MIA
The Referee Report noted no WBGT device. Noted to MLS Operations.