2020 Week 8 Matches

 No Further Action

08.29.20 NE-NYRB Parker RC contact Buchanan 92+min

Further Action

08.29.20 PHI-DC Olsen entering field of play 27min

DC United Head Coach Ben Olsen has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play.  Mr. Olsen will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for this violation.

08.30.20 NSH-MIA NSH players entering field of play 54min

Additional Policy Violations

08.28.20 MTL-TOR Flag Issue

Flags were blocking a critical VAR camera of the penalty area from behind the goal. Noted to MLS Operations & Security.

08.30.20 SEA-LAFC In-Stadium Crowd Noise

Whistle noises were reported in the Referee Report and PME Report multiple times in the first half, and in the 64th minute and 69th minutes.  Match Officials requested on each occasion that SEA lower the volume, remove the whistles or eliminate the crowd noise. Noted to MLS Operations.

08.30.20 NSH-MIA Videoboard Replay Policy Violation

Potential Video Board Replay Policy violation listed in the Referee & PME Reports. Under Investigation.

08.30.20 NSH-MIA Videoboard Replay Policy Violation

MIA player took a Ball Stand ball just before kick-off.  The ball was not returned, so the stand did not have a ball for the first 30 minutes of the match. Noted to NSH Operations.

08.29.20 COL-SKC COL Late

Colorado came out late from the locker room to start the second half. Noted to MLS Operations.

08.29.20 LAG-SJ SJ Late

San Jose was 2 minutes late to start the second half. Noted to MLS Operations.

08.29.20 CIN-CLB Audio Recording Device

There was no Audio Recording Device located at the 4th Official’s Table. Noted to MLS Operations.