2021 Week 17 Matches
No Further Action
08.04.21 MTL-ATL Wanyama RC contact Martinez 79min
08.04.21 MTL-ATL Martinez RC contact Wanyama 79min
08.04.21 LAFC-SKC Romero contact Shelton 19min
Further Action
08.04.21 MTL-ATL Camacho failure to leave the field 73min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Rudy Camacho failed to leave the field in a timely manner. Mr. Camacho will be issued a fine for this action.
08.04.21 ORL-MIA Neville entering field of play 67min
It is the Committee’s unanimous decision that Inter Miami CF Head Coach Phil Neville has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play. Mr. Neville will be issued an Official Warning for this action.
08.04.21 MTL-ATL mass confrontation 79min
Both Atlanta United FC and CF Montreal 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.
08.04.12 MTL-ATL ATL substitutes entering field of play 79min
It is the Committee’s unanimous decision that the following Atlanta United FC players have been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Entering the Field of Play during a confrontational incident: defender Alex De John, defender Mike Ambrose, midfielder Machop Choi, forward Erik Lopez, forward Erick Torres, and forward Jackson Conway. These players will be issued fines for their actions.
08.04.21 ATX-HOU Ceren RC contact Berhalter 20min
It is the Disciplinary Committee's unanimous decision that Darwin Ceren will be suspended one (1) additional match (two (2) matches total) and issued an additional fine for Violent Conduct.
08.04.21 LAFC-SKC Vela kicking ball towards stands 56min
It is the Committee’s unanimous decision that Carlos Vela has been found in violation of the League’s policy regarding Throwing/Kicking an Object Toward Fans. Mr. Vela will be suspended for one (1) match and issued a fine.
08.04.21 POR-SJ mass confrontation post
Both the Portland Timbers and the San Jose Earthquakes 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.
08.04.21 POR-SJ Chara failure to leave the field 91+min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Diego Chara failed to leave the field in a timely manner. Mr. Chara will be issued a fine for this action.
Additional Competition Policy Issues
08.04.21 LAFC-SKC SKC Bench Personnel Policy Violation
SKC was issued an Official Warning for their first violation of this policy in 2021.
08.05.21 CHI-NYC
Substandard field lining and quality. Noted to MLS Operations.
Audio Recording Device powered off prior to the start of the second half. The “Low Battery Reading” indicator was illuminated. Noted to MLS Operations.
The second half started two minutes late due to NYC arriving late to the field. Noted to MLS Operations.
VMD failed to introduce him/herself prior to kick-off. Noted to MLS Medical.
08.05.21 ORL-MIA
Second half kick-off started two minutes late due to ORL arriving to the field late. Noted to MLS Operations.
08.05.21 LA-RSL
Second half kick-off started 30 seconds late due to broadcast. Noted to MLS Broadcast & Operations.
08.05.21 POR-SJ
Alleged Video Board Replay Policy Violation regarding a penalty kick decision in the 78 and 79th minutes. Competition and Operations investigating.
08.05.21 MTL-ATL
VMD was not present at the Coordination Meeting. Noted to MLS Medical.
08.05.21 NYRB-CIN
VMD was not present at the Coordination Meeting and failed to introduce him/herself to the Officials prior to the match. Noted to MLS Medical.
08.05.21 PHI-TOR
The second half kick-off was delayed two minutes due to TOR arriving late to the field. Noted to MLS Operations.
08.05.21 CLB-DC
The second half kick-off started 30 seconds late due to broadcast. Noted to MLS Broadcast & Operations.
Audio Recording Device lost power during the second half. Noted to MLS Operations.
Numerous times during the match, the turf was 'pulling up' in large swaths. The 4th official 'fixed' an area in the 1st half (close to the sideline) and the grounds crew came onto the field both in the first and second half (3 times total) to address the issue. Noted to MLS Operations.
08.05.21 NE-NSH
First half kick-off was delayed 34 seconds due to both Clubs not being ready. Noted to MLS Operations.
Second half kick-off was delayed 1 minute due to an issue with the Referee’s radio. Noted to PRO.