2020 MLS is Back! Group Stage
No Further Action
07.16.20 ATL-CIN Williams RC contact Waston 99+min
07.17.20 SKC-COL Benezet YC contact Zusi 41min
07.18.20 POR-HOU Tuiloma challenge Manotas 16min
07.21.20 MTL-DC Felipe simulation-embellishment 53min
07.22.20 COL-MIN Amarilla YC contact Warner 10min
Further Action
07.11.20 CIN-CLB Zelarayan simulation-embellishment 24min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Lucas Zelarayan is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Zelarayan will be issued a fine for this action.
07.14.20 NYC-ORL Castellanos simulation-embellishment 22min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Valentin Castellanos is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Castellanos will be issued a fine for this action.
The yellow card Robin Jansson received as a result of this incident will be absolved from his yellow card accumulation total and any disciplinary points from Orlando City SC’s total will be dismissed.
07.14.20 NYC-ORL Nani simulation-embellishment 71min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Nani is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Nani will be issued a fine for this action.
07.14.20 PHI-MIA Martinez contact Reyes 40min
The incident was reviewed under Disciplinary Committee Parameter #3:
Where the Officials See an Incident, and Do Not Act (i.e., no foul, foul, yellow card), the Committee shall act:
On incidents in which PRO acknowledges an on-field Referee/VAR error AND the Committee is unanimous at Red Card and One (1) match or Action Taken (simulation/embellishment); or,
On incidents in which discipline warrants at least a two (2) match suspension.
The play in question must be, in the unanimous opinion of the Committee from all available evidence:
a clear and unequivocal red card; and
egregious and/or repeat behavior in nature, and/or
the Committee must act to protect player safety or the integrity of the game.
It is the Disciplinary Committee's unanimous decision that Jose Martinez will be suspended for one (1) match and issued a $250 fine for violent conduct.
07.15.20 VAN-SJ SJ players and staff entering field of play 98+min
The San Jose Earthquakes have been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. The club will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for this violation.
07.16.20 ATL-CIN Williams failure to leave field in timely manner 100+ min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that JJ Williams failed to leave the field in an orderly manner after receiving his red card. Mr. Williams will be issued a fine for this action.
07.16.20 MTL-TOR TOR players entering field of play 83min
Toronto FC Players Noble Okello, Jayden Nelson, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Julian Dunn and Erickson Gallardo have been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. Toronto FC Staff Member (ATC) Shohei Miyauchi has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play.
All individuals (five (5) Players and one (1) Staff Member) will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for their violation.
07.18.20 POR-HOU Elis simulation-embellishment 33min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Alberth Elis is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Elis will be issued a fine for this action.
07.19.20 CHI-SJ SJ Players entering field of play 83min
San Jose Earthquakes players Cristian Espinoza, Vako, Paul Marie and Judson 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.
07.20.20 NYC-MIA Callens simulation-embellishment 19min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Alexander Callens is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Callens will be issued a fine for this action.
The yellow card issued to Juan Agudelo as a result of this incident will be absolved from his yellow card accumulation total and any disciplinary points from Inter Miami CF’s total will be dismissed.
07.21.20 MTL-DC Felipe YC challenge Wanyama 35min
The incident was reviewed under Disciplinary Committee Parameter #3:
Where the Officials See an Incident, and Do Not Act (i.e., no foul, foul, yellow card), the Committee shall act:
On incidents in which PRO acknowledges an on-field Referee/VAR error AND the Committee is unanimous at Red Card and One (1) match or Action Taken (simulation/embellishment); or,
On incidents in which discipline warrants at least a two (2) match suspension.
The play in question must be, in the unanimous opinion of the Committee from all available evidence:
a clear and unequivocal red card; and
egregious and/or repeat behavior in nature, and/or
the Committee must act to protect player safety or the integrity of the game.
It is the Disciplinary Committee's unanimous decision that Felipe Martins will be suspended for one (1) match and issued a fine for Serious Foul Play.
07.22.20 CIN-NYRB Royer simulation-embellishment 10min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Daniel Royer is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Royer will be issued a fine for this action.
07.22.20 RSL-SKC Martins entering field of play 86min
Sporting Kansas City player Luis Martins has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. Mr. Martins will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for this violation.
07.22.20 CIN-NYRB Armas entering field of play 75min
New York Red Bulls Head Coach Chris Armas has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. Mr. Armas will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for this violation.
07.22.20 CIN-NYRB Bakkati entering field of play 75min
FC Cincinnati Assistant Coach Said Bakkati has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. Mr. Bakkati will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for this violation.
Additional Policy Violations
07.21.20 TOR-NE Arena & Williams Interacting With Match Officials at Halftime
New England Revolution Coaches Bruce Arena & Richie Williams were observed to have been in violation of this Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime policy. They were issued an Official Warning, and repeat violations will result in further disciplinary sanctions.