Major League Soccer Disciplinary Committee Fines New York Red Bulls Head Coach Hans Backe
Published on June 1, 2010 under Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
NEW YORK (June 1, 2010) - The Major League Soccer Disciplinary Committee today fined New York Red Bulls Head Coach Hans Backe $2,500 for public criticism of MLS officiating. His comments appeared in the May 30 edition of the Boston Globe following his team's 3-2 loss to the New England Revolution.
Fines collected are donated to MLS W.O.R.K.S., Major League Soccer's community outreach initiative dedicated to addressing important social issues affecting young people and serves as a platform for both League and club philanthropic programs. MLS W.O.R.K.S. seeks to establish Major League Soccer as a leader for improving the lives of people through sport. For more information visit the website at www.MLSsoccer.com/works.
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