2023 Week 10
No Further Action
04.29.23 RSL-SEA Chu Simulation-Embellishment 21min
Further Action
04.29.23 STL-POR Zuparic Simulation-Embellishment 87min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Portland Timbers defender Dario Zuparic is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Zuparic will be issued a fine for this action.
04.29.23 ATX-SJ Mass Confrontation 93+min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Austin FC has been found in violation of the Mass Confrontation Policy. Austin FC will be issued an official 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.
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that the San Jose Earthquakes have been found in violation of the Mass Confrontation Policy. This is the second violation of the 2023 MLS Season for the Club. The San Jose Earthquakes will be fined and Head Coach Luchi Gonzalez will be fined. Each violation thereafter will result in the doubling of the fine.
Due to their role in the mass confrontation, the following individuals have been identified for supplemental discipline:
San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Carlos Gruezo will be issued a fine for inciting and/or escalating a mass confrontation.
San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Cristian Espinoza will be issued a fine for inciting and/or escalating a mass confrontation.
San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Judson will be issued a fine for inciting and/or escalating a mass confrontation.
San Jose Earthquakes forward Ousseni Bouda will be issued a fine for inciting and/or escalating a mass confrontation.
Austin FC defender Jhojan Valencia will be issued a fine for inciting and/or escalating a mass confrontation.
04.29.23 RSL-SEA Ruiz Failure to leave field 93+min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Real Salt Lake midfielder Pablo Ruiz failed to leave the field in a timely manner. Mr. Ruiz will be issued a fine for this action.
Competition Policy Violations
04.29.23 VAN-COL
COL Hilf Bench Personnel Policy Violation
Non-rostered COL staff member Andre Hilf was observed at field level and behind COL’s bench throughout the match. COL will receive an Official Warning with a fine held in abeyance for their first violation of the season.