MLS Disciplinary Committee Fines D.C. United Head Coach Ben Olsen and FC Dallas

Published on August 29, 2012 under Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release

NEW YORK (August 29, 2012) - The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined D.C. United head coach Ben Olsen an undisclosed amount for public criticism of match officials following the D.C. versus Philadelphia Union match on August 19.

Additionally, FC Dallas have been fined an undisclosed amount for improper bench behavior following their game against Real Salt Lake on August 17.

Fines collected will be donated to the charitable partners of MLS W.O.R.K.S. and the MLS Players Union.

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