2020 Week 17 Matches
No Further Action
10.11.20 CIN-TOR Osorio YC contact Barreal 21min
10.11.20 LAFC-SEA Atuesta simulation-embellishment 72min
Further Action
10.10.20 MIA-HOU Pellegrini contact Rodriguez 61min
Although there will not be supplemental discipline issued at this time, Matias Pellegrini will be placed on ‘Official Warning’ for Serious Foul Play for the remainder of the 2020 MLS Season (including MLS Playoffs).
10.10.20 ATL-RBNY mass confrontation 75min
Both Atlanta United FC and the New York Red Bulls 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:
Jeff Larentowicz (ATL) will be issued a fine for instigating and escalating a mass confrontation
Marc Rzatkowski (RBNY) will be issued a fine for instigating and escalating a mass confrontation
10.10.20 ATL-RBNY Escobar hands to the face-head-neck Rzatkowski 75min
It is the Committee’s unanimous decision that Franco Escobar has been found in violation of the League's policy regarding Hands to the Face/Head/Neck of an opponent. Mr. Escobar will be issued a fine for this action.
10.11.20 NYC-NE Head Coach Delia entering the field of play 27min
New York City FC Head Coach Ronny Delia has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. Mr. Delia will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for this violation.
10.11.20 NYC-NE Assistant Coach Hitchcock entering the field of play 29min
New England Revolution Assistant Coach Kevin Hitchcock has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. Mr. Hitchcock will be issued an ‘Official Warning’ for this violation.
10.11.20 NYC-NE Ring contact Rowe 76min
Although there will not be supplemental discipline issued at this time, Alexander Ring will be placed on ‘Official Warning’ for Violent Conduct for the remainder of the 2020 MLS Season (including MLS Playoffs).
Additional Policy Violations
10.11.20 POR-SJ Delayed Kick
SJ was one minute late arriving to the field for the second half. Noted to MLS Operations.
10.11.20 CIN-TOR VMD
The VMD was not present at the Coordination Meeting. Noted to MLS Medical.
10.11.20 CIN-TOR Whistle
During the 8th and 31st minutes of play, a whistle could be heard as part of the stadium’s audio. Noted to MLS Operations.
10.11.20 PHI-MTL Delayed Kick
The first half started late due to MTL not leaving their huddle on time. Noted to MLS Operations.
The second half started late due to PHI not leaving their huddle on time. Noted to MLS Operations.
10.11.20 LAFC-SEA Kickoff
The kickoff demonstration surprised a subset of Players from both Clubs. Noted to MLS Operations.
10.11.20 LAFC-SEA Delayed Kick
LAFC was late arriving to the field for the second half. Noted to MLS Operations.
10.11.20 LAFC-SEA Mask
LAFC GK Coach, Abdel, was not wearing a mask. Noted to MLS Medical.
10.11.20 CHI-DC Delayed Kick
CHI was one-minute arriving to the field for the second half. Noted to MLS Operations.
10.11.20 CHI-DC Football Lines
Football lines and logos were visible. Noted to MLS Operations.
10.10.20 VAN-RSL Mask
VAN Assistant Coach, Dos Santos, was not wearing a mask. Noted to MLS Medical.
10.10.20 VAN-RSL VAN Team Doctor
VAN failed to select a Physician on the DMR. Noted to MLS Medical and club.
10.10.20 VAN-RSL Audio Recording Device
There was no Audio Recording Device set up. Noted to MLS Operations.
10.10.20 VAN-RSL Tents Blocking View
Tents were blocking the view of the sideline/touchline. Noted to MLS Operations.