NEW YORK
(Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019)
– The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued a two-game suspension and undisclosed fine to Orlando City SC forward Nani for physical contact with a match official during the 45+ minute of Orlando’s game against the Chicago Fire on Oct. 6. Nani will serve his suspension during the first two regular season matches of the 2020 MLS season (
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The MLS Disciplinary Committee has found FC Dallas goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez in violation of the league’s policy regarding hands to the face, head or neck of an opponent, and the MLS Disciplinary Committee found Gonzalez guilty of simulation/embellishment. Gonzalez has been issued undisclosed fines for each of these actions in the 115+ minute of Dallas’ match against Seattle Sounders FC on Oct. 19 (
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The MLS Disciplinary Committee issued an undisclosed fine to D.C. United midfielder Paul Arriola for failure to leave the field in a timely manner after receiving his red card in the 118+ minute against Toronto FC on Oct. 19 (
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The MLS Disciplinary Committee has found LA Galaxy head coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto in violation of the league’s policy regarding entering the field of play. Schelotto has been issued an undisclosed fine for his actions in the 76th minute of LA’s match against Minnesota United FC on Oct. 20 (
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