2021 Week 20 Matches
No Further Action
08.17.21 SJ-MIN Nathan RC challenge Dibassy 21min
Further Action
08.17.21 SJ-MIN Nathan failure to leave the field in a timely manner 21min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Nathan failed to leave the field in a timely manner. Nathan will be issued a fine for this action.
08.18.21 NE-DC Traustason failure to leave the field in a timely manner 72min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Arnor Ingvi Traustason failed to leave the field in a timely manner. Mr. Traustason will be issued a fine for this action.
08.17.21 LA-COL COL Andre Shinyashiki Throwing/Kicking an Object Toward Fans Policy
COL Andre Shinyashiki, was observed Throwing/Kicking an Object Toward Fans. Should another incident be identified during the course of the 2021 MLS Season (including MLS Playoffs), Mr. Shinyashiki will be subject to supplemental sanctions including suspension and/or fine.
08.18.21 MIA-CHI MIA Leandro Gonzalez-Pirez Throwing/Kicking an Object Toward Fans Policy
MIA Leandro Gonzalez-Pirez, was observed Throwing/Kicking an Object Toward Fans. Should another incident be identified during the course of the 2021 MLS Season (including MLS Playoffs), Mr. Shinyashiki will be subject to supplemental sanctions including suspension and/or fine.
Additional Competition Policy Issues
08.18.21 LA-COL
08.17.21 LA-COL COL Team Admin Alyne Moore Bench Personnel Policy Violation
Non-rostered COL Team Administrator Alyne Moore was pictured in the bench area during the match. COL was issued an Official Warning for their first violation of the season.
08.17.21 LA-COL LA Daniel Aguirre Bench Personnel Policy Violation
Non-rostered LA player was pictured warming up on the field 49 minutes prior to kickoff. LA was issued an Official Warning for their first violation of the season.
08.17.21 SJ-MIN
The second half started late due to SJ arriving to the field late. Noted to MLS Operations.
08.18.21 NE-DC
Incorrect placement of Ball Stands inside the perimeter of the technical areas and at the 4th Officials Table led to DC bench personnel repeatedly removing the ball and, ultimately, the ball not being placed on the stand for most of the match. Further, Operations personnel were observed violating the Ball Retrieval Policy by throwing a ball directly to a player. Competition has followed up with NE Operations and requested adjustments which they intend to implement this weekend.
08.18.21 NE-DC Ball Retrieval Violation 32min
An informal verbal warning was provided to NE to set expectations.
08.18.21 ATX-VAN
The second half started one minute late due to VAN leaving their locker room and arriving to the field late. Noted to MLS Operations.
A commercial was shown on the broadcast screen during the run of play that was larger than the window used to show the match in the 83rd minute. Noted to MLS Broadcast.
08.18.21 DAL-SEA
The second half kick-off was delayed two minutes and thirty-three seconds due to SEA not arriving to the field on time. Noted to MLS Operations.
08.18.21 DAL-SEA Luchi Gonzalez Ball Retrieval Violation 44min
DAL will be issued a fine for their second violation of this policy this season.
08.18.21 DAL-SEA SEA Bench Personnel Policy Violation
Non-Rostered players Nouhou Tolo & Stefan Frei were pictured at field level less than 90 minutes prior to kickoff. SEA was issued an Official Warning for their first violation of the season.
08.18.21 DAL-SEA DAL Bench Personnel Policy
Multiple non-rostered FC Dallas Staff were pictured in and around the bench area throughout the match. FC Dallas was issued an Official Warning for their first violation of the season.
08.18.21 NSH-ORL
The second half kick-off was delayed due to broadcast. Noted to MLS Broadcast and Operations.
Due to inclement weather, the Audio Recording Device did not get set up pre-match. It was not completely set up until approximately 90 seconds into the match. Noted to MLS Operations.
08.18.21 PHI-NYC
There was no Club memory card in the Audio Recording Device. Noted to MLS Operations.
First half kick-off was delayed 32 seconds because PHI was not ready. Noted to MLS Operations.
Second half kick-off was delayed a minute and fifty-six seconds because both PHI and NYC were late arriving to the field. Noted to MLS Operations.
08.18.21 RSL-HOU
Second half kick-off started late due to broadcast. Noted to MLS Broadcast & Operations.
08.18.21 RBNY-CLB
08.18.21 RBNY-CLB RBNY Thomas Edwards Suspended Player Policy Violation
Suspended RBNY player was pictured at field level 29 minutes prior to kickoff. He will be issued a fine for his first offense of the season.
08.18.21 RBNY-CLB RBNY Bench Personnel Policy Violation
4 Non-rostered RBNY players were pictured in the bench area 29 minutes prior to kickoff. The club will be issued an Official Warning for their first violation of the season.