Independent Panel Rescinds Waston Suspension
Published on March 23, 2018 under Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
NEW YORK - The Independent Panel, consisting of one representative from the United States Soccer Federation, one representative from the Canadian Soccer Association, and one representative from the Professional Referee Organization, has unanimously rescinded the one-game suspension and accompanying fine for the red card issued to Vancouver Whitecaps FC defender Kendall Waston for violent conduct in the 13th minute of Vancouver's match against Atlanta United on March 17 (VIDEO).
As a result of the Whitecaps FC appeal, Waston is eligible to play in Vancouver's next regular season game on March 24 against the LA Galaxy. The defender is currently competing with the Costa Rican National Team, and his next available MLS match will be on March 31 against Columbus Crew SC.
Each Club is entitled to two unsuccessful appeals per season, including playoffs. Since Vancouver's appeal was successful, the team maintains two unsuccessful appeals for any future dismissals in the 2018 season.
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