2022 Week 14 Matches
No Further Action
05.28.22 ORL-DAL Ruan Simulation-Embellishment 60min
Further Action
05.28.22 ATL-CLB Pineda RC irresponsible behavior 92+min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Atlanta United FC Head Coach Gonzalo Pineda exhibited unacceptable conduct and use of inappropriate language directed towards match officials. Mr. Pineda will be issued an additional fine (in addition to the automatic 1 match suspension and fine fore the red card) for this action. The additional fine shall be held in abeyance provided there are no further incidents of unacceptable conduct and use of inappropriate language during the 2022 MLS Season (including MLS Playoffs).
05.28.22 ATL-CLB Almada contact referee post-match
It is the Disciplinary Committee's unanimous decision that Thiago Almada will be suspended for suspended two (2) additional matches (three (3) matches total) and issued an additional fine for exhibiting aggressive behavior toward and making unwanted physical contact with a match official.
Almada has appealed this decision, but the appeal was denied.
05.28.22 ORL-DAL Obrian entering field of play 54min
It is the Committee’s unanimous decision that FC Dallas forward Jader Obrian has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. Mr. Obrian will be issued an Official Warning for this action.
05.28.22 SKC-VAN Pierre Simulation-Embellishment 66min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Kayden Pierre is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Pierre will be issued a fine for this action.
Additional Competition Policy Issues
05.28.22 RSL-HOU
HOU Ball Retriever Violation 32min
Ball Stand violation by HOU player observed in the 32nd minute. A Ball Retriever violation was observed in the 32nd minute. HOU will be issued a fine for their 2nd violation of this policy in 2022.
05.28.22 MIA-POR
POR Ball Retrieval Violation 33min (Bench Personnel)
A Ball Retrieval violation by POR bench personnel was identified in the 33rd minute. POR will receive an Official Warning and a fine held in abeyance, which will be payable should they violate the same policy at any point again in the 2022 season.
05.28.22 NE-PHI
NE Bench Personnel Policy Violation
Non-rostered NE GK Jacob Jackson was observed on the field during warm-ups. The Club will be issued an Official Warning with a fine held in abeyance should they violate the same policy at any point later in the season.
05.28.22 RBNY-DC
A security threat prior to the game created challenges/delays for those attempting to enter the stadium. Noted to MLS Security and Operations.
05.28.22 TOR-CHI
The Referee Liaison Officer listed on the Match Notice did not attend the match. Dimitra Papadakis filled this role. Noted to PRO.
TOR Ball Retrieval Violation 62min (Bench Personnel)
A Ball Retrieval violation by TOR bench personnel was identified in the 62nd minute. TOR will receive an Official Warning and a fine held in abeyance, which will be payable should they violate the same policy at any point again in the 2022 season.
TOR Ball Stand Violation 90+4min (Fan Interference)
A Ball Stand violation by a TOR fan was identified in the 90+4 minute. TOR will receive an Official Warning and a fine held in abeyance, which will be payable should they violate the same policy at any point again in the 2022 season.
05.28.22 COL-NSH
The COL VMD and the Bench Physician were the same person on the DMR. The Club confirmed this was due to a clerical error. Noted to MLS Medical.