2020 Week 7 Matches

 No Further Action

08.25.20 DC-NE Caldwell RC challenge Felipe 80min

08.25.20 DC-NE Caldwell failure to leave the field 83min

08.26.20 ORL-NSH Nani simulation-embellishment 8min

08.26.20 ORL-NSH ORL substitute players entering the field 52min

Further Action

08.25.20 MTL-VAN Jackson-Hamel YC contact Cornelius 81min

Although there will not be supplemental discipline issued at this time, Anthony Jackson-Hamel will be placed on ‘Official Warning’ for violent conduct for the remainder of the 2020 MLS Season (including MLS Playoffs).

08.26.20 ORL-NSH Pareja entering the field 33min

Orlando City SC Head Coach Oscar Pareja has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play.  Mr. Pareja will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for this violation.

Additional Policy Violations

08.25.20 CHI-CIN CIN Staff PPE

CINAssistant Coaches failed to wear PPE on the bench. Noted to MLS Operations/Competition.

08.25.20 CHI-CIN Field Watering Issue

Field watering crew (no sprinklers at Soldier Field) at Tier 3 level were observed around Tier 1 Players. Players were asked to not warm up at halftime.

08.25.20 CHI-CIN CIN Timing Issue

CIN were 4 minutes late for the second half. Noted to MLS Operations.

08.25.20 SKC-HOU Officials Locker Room Internet

There was no internet connectivity for Match Officials in their locker room. Noted to MLS Operations.

08.25.20 SKC-HOU Elis Concussion

HOU Player, Elis, continued playing after a possible concussion sustained late in the first half.  He was subbed at halftime. Noted to MLS Medical

08.25.20 SKC-HOU Broadcast Delay

Broadcast delayed the start of game and second half. Noted to MLS Broadcast.

08.25.20 DC-NE Broadcast Delay

Broadcast delayed the start of the second half. Noted to MLS Broadcast

08.25.20 PHI-NYRB NYRB Late

Red Bulls were late to the field. Noted to MLS Operations.

08.26.20 ORL-NSH ORL Warm Up Area

Warm Up Area 20 | Both Clubs are instructed to warmup on the sideline artificial turf during the match.. However, Orlando City continued to warmup near the end line where there is grass/natural surface. PME was told by an Orlando staff member that Clubs need to warm up on the turf, but did not enforce the guideline with their own Club. Noted to MLS Operations.

08.26.20 ORL-NSH ORL Roster Printouts

Paper Rosters (copies of the DMR) were distributed to the VOR in violation of the guideline to restrict paper copies. Noted to MLS Operations.