2021 Week 28 Matches
No Further Action
09.29.21 MTL-NE Mihailovic simulation-embellishment 79min
LAFC-POR Atuesta simulation-embellishment 78min
Further Action
09.29.21 FCD-SKC Acosta failure to leave the field 52min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Bryan Acosta failed to leave the field in a timely manner. Mr. Acosta will be issued a fine for this action.
09.29.21 ATL-MIA Barco simulation-embellishment 51min
It is the Committee's unanimous decision that Ezequiel Barco is guilty of simulation/embellishment. Mr. Barco will be issued a fine for this action.
Additional Competition Policy Issues
09.29.21 COL-ATX
The second half kick-off was delayed a minute and forty-five seconds due to COL arriving late to the field. Noted to MLS Operations.
09.29.21 COL-ATX ATX AC Davy Arnaud Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime
It has been determined that ATX Assistant Coach Davy Arnaud was in violation of the Interacting With Officials Policy during his match on September 29, 2021 versus the Colorado Rapids. He will receive an Official Warning against any future violation(s) of this policy. Further, as a result of his actions, the fine held in abeyance from his previous unacceptable conduct and use of inappropriate language directed towards match officials (08.14.21 vs. Real Salt Lake), shall now become payable.
09.29.21 NSH-ORL
The second half kick-off was delayed due to both Clubs arriving late to the field. Noted to MLS Operations.
A ball retrieval incident at 44:40 is being investigated.
09.29.21 DAL-SKC
The first half kick-off was delayed due to DAL arriving to the pre-match procession late. Noted to MLS Operations.
09.29.21 NYRB-PHI
According to the Referee Report, the field contained several holes, and the touchlines were heavily worn making for difficult circumstances for the assistant referees to perform their duties safely. Noted to MLS Operations.
09.29.21 NYRB-PHI PHI Sporting Director Ernst Tanner Interacting With Officials Policy Violation
PHI Sporting Director Ernst Tanner was observed to be in violation of the Interacting With Officials Policy by using insulting and abusive language during his match on September 29, 2021 versus the New York Red Bulls. He will be fined $2,500 for this action.
09.29.21 SJ-SEA
Second half kick-off started late due to substitutions for both Clubs. Noted to MLS Operations.
Supporters’ flags were blocking the SEA goal-line. Communicated in-game on the VAR Stadium Issues Slack channel. Noted to MLS Operations.
09.29.21 SJ-SEA SJ Cristian Espinoza Suspended Player Policy Violation
It has been determined that Cristian Espinoza was in violation of the Suspended Player Policy during his match on September 29, 2021 versus the Seattle Sounders FC. The player was observed in the bench area. Mr. Espinoza will be issued a fine for this violation.
09.29.21 DC-MIN
The Audio Recording Device at the 4th Official’s Table was not properly powered. It died minutes into the match. DC Operations personnel were notified and rectified the issue. Noted to MLS Operations.
09.29.21 HOU-VAN
An object (cell phone case) was thrown onto the field after a goal was called back for offside at 79:20. It was in the area of AR2 but did not make contact. Noted to MLS Security & Operations.
09.29.21 TOR-CIN
Supporters’ flags were blocking the right side of the penalty area. Communicated in-game on the VAR Stadium Issues Slack channel. Noted to MLS Operations.
09.29.21 TOR-CIN Kerr Ball Retrieval Violations
CIN was observed violating the Ball Retriever guidelines during their match against Toronto FC on September 29, 2021. A ball was delivered by Bench Personnel directly to a Player. An Official Warning will be issued to the club.
09.29.21 LAFC-POR
09.29.21 LAFC-POR POR Zac McGraw Bench Personnel Policy
Non-Rostered POR player Zac. McGraw was observed training on the field within 90 minutes of kickoff. He was issued an Official Warning for his first violation of the policy this season.
09.29.21 CHI-NYC
09.29.21 CHI-NYC Playing Field Dimensions and Markings Policy Violation
Without approval from the League, CHI failed to maintain the same size playing field dimensions during their 09.29.21 match vs. NYC as they have for all other the Regular Season matches this season. TheClub will be fined for this action.