2020 Playoffs Play-In & Round 1 Matches
No Further Action
11.21.20 ORL-NYC Ruan YC contact Tinnerholm 77min
Although there will not be supplemental discipline issued at this time, Ruan will be placed on ‘Official Warning’ for Serious Foul Play for the remainder of the 2020 MLS Season (including MLS Playoffs).
11.21.20 ORL-NYC Ruan RC contact Mackay-Steven 84min
Although there will not be supplemental discipline issued at this time, Ruan will be placed on ‘Official Warning’ for Violent Conduct for the remainder of the 2020 MLS Season (including MLS Playoffs).
11.21.20 ORL-NYC Gallese failure to leave the field penalties
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Pedro Gallese failed to leave the field in a timely manner after receiving his red card. Mr. Gallese will be issued a fine for this action.
11.21.20 CLB-NYRB CLB players entering the field of play 46min
Columbus Crew SC has 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.
11.22.20 SKC-SJ SKC players entering the field of play 90+min
Sporting Kansas City has 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.
Further Action
11.24.20 TOR-NSH Osorio contact Muyl 32min
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 Jonathan Osorio will be suspended for one (1) match and issued a fine for Violent Conduct.
Additional Policy Violations
11.20.20 NSH-MIA VMD
VMD was wearing Nashville SC gear. Noted to MLS Medical.
11.20.20 NE-MTL Warm-Up Area
Warm up cones were set up too close to the goal line. Club was notified by the PME and adjusted in-game.
11.20.20 NSH-MIA Field Conditions
Seams were exposed in newly laid sod. Noted to MLS Operations.
11.20.20 NSH-MIA VMD
VMD was not present at the Coordination Meeting. Noted to MLS Medical.
11.21.20 ORL-NYC Delayed Kick
Television was not ready, and NYC was late coming out of the locker room for the second half. Noted to MLS Operations & Broadcast.
11.21.20 CLB-NYRB Delayed Kick
Television delayed the start of the first half. Noted to MLS Broadcast.
11.24.20 SEA-LAFC Early MCM
Coordination Meeting was set for 6:30 PM PT (28 minutes early) for a 7:48 PM PT kickoff. Noted to MLS Operations.
11.24.20 SEA-LAFC Delayed Kick
SEA late to arrive to the field for the start of 1st half. Noted to MLS Operations.
11.24.20 PHI-NE Stadium Security
NE reported that a stadium security member was yelling at their bench during the match. The PME received the report from the 4th Official and notified PHI Operations. Noted to MLS Security.