Major League Soccer Disciplinary Committee Fines and Suspends Chicago Fire Defender Gonzalo Segares
Published on September 7, 2010 under Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
NEW YORK - The Major League Soccer Disciplinary Committee today issued an additional fine and one-game suspension to Chicago Fire defender Gonzalo Segares for actions taken against LA Galaxy defender Leonardo in the Fire versus Galaxy game on Saturday, September 4th.
In the 21st minute, Segares struck Leonardo during an off the ball incident. The officials issued a red card to Segares during the match however, after reviewing the incident, the Disciplinary Committee determined that due to the reckless nature of the action that endangered the safety of his opponent, additional sanctions should be levied.
In addition to the automatic one-game suspension and $250 fine issued for the red card, Segares has been suspended for one additional game and fined an additional $250. Segares will serve his suspension during Chicago's next two League games on September 8 against Toronto FC and September 11 against the Philadelphia Union.
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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