2020 Week 15 Matches
No Further Action
10.03.20 MIA-NYC Tinnerholm contact Higuain 55min
10.03.20 MIA-NYC mass confrontation 92min
10.03.20 HOU-SKC mass confrontation 76min
10.03.20 HOU-SKC Espinoza YC challenge Figueroa 90min
10.03.20 SEA-VAN Bikel RC challenge Svensson 68min
10.03.20 SJ-LA Corona YC contact Lima 59min
10.03.20 SJ-LA mass confrontation 59min
10.03.20 SJ-LA Traore contact Espinoza 92+min
Further Action
10.03.20 DC-ATL Asad YC challenge Brooks 95+min
Although there will not be supplemental discipline issued at this time, Yamil Asad will be placed on ‘Official Warning’ for Violent Conduct for the remainder of the 2020 MLS Season (including MLS Playoffs).
10.03.20 SEA-VAN Bikel failure to leave field 68min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Janio Bikel failed to leave the field in a timely manner after receiving his red card. Mr. Bikel will be issued a fine for this action.
10.03.20 SJ-LA mass confrontation 59min
Both the San Jose Earthquakes and the LA Galaxy have been found in violation of the Mass Confrontation Policy. Both Clubs 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.
Due to their role in the mass confrontation, the following players have been identified for supplemental discipline:
Chris Wondolowski (SJ) will be issued a $250 fine for instigating and escalating a mass confrontation
Cristian Pavon (LAG) will be issued a $250 fine for instigating and escalating a mass confrontation
Javier Hernandez (LAG) will be issued a $250 fine for instigating and escalating a mass confrontation
Additional Policy Violations
10.03.20 DAL-CLB Football Lines
Football Lines clearly visible on broadcast. Noted to MLS Operations.
10.04.20 RSL-LAFC Delayed Kick
Players from both Clubs knelt unexpectedly after the kickoff whistle delaying the start of the match by 17 seconds. Noted to MLS Operations.
10.04.20 RSL-LAFC Delayed Kick
LAFC remained in a huddle prior to the start of the second half causing a 58 second delay. Noted to MLS Operations.
10.03.20 SEA-VAN Delayed Kick
VAN late arriving to the field for the second half. Noted to MLS Operations.
10.03.20 MIN-CIN Audio Recording Device
Audio Recording Device not working. Noted to MLS Operations.
10.03.20 MIN-CIN Delayed Kick
CIN was two minutes late coming out of the locker room for the second half. Noted to MLS Operations.
10.03.20 HOU-SKC Delayed Kick
SKC Team Administrators warming up the goalkeeper before the start of the second half delayed the restart of the match. Noted to MLS Operations.
10.03.20 HOU-SKC Paper Rosters
HOU distributed paper rosters in violation of updated guidelines under COVID-19 restrictions. Noted to MLS Operations.
10.03.20 TOR-PHI TOR Doctor
No Physician listed on the TOR (home Club) roster. Noted to MLS Medical & Club.
10.03.20 NE-NSH VMD
No VMD present at the Match Coordination Meeting. Noted to MLS Medical.
10.03.20 ORL-NYRB Delayed Kick
Kickoff was pushed 5 minutes later 1 hour prior to the match to accommodate broadcast. Noted to MLS Broadcast/Operations.
10.03.20 ORL-NYRB Delayed Kick
ORL was late arriving to the field for the second half. Noted to MLS Operations.
10.03.20 DC-ATL Broadcast Cameras
Disproportionate number of cameras focused on cardboard cutouts of fans during critical moment of match. Noted to MLS Broadcast.