Kortne Ford Suspended by Major League Soccer
July 15, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Sporting Kansas City News Release
Major League Soccer announced today that Sporting Kansas City defender Kortne Ford has been suspended for 10 MLS league games and fined 20 percent of his annual salary for violating the MLS Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health (SABH) Policy. Ford tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance.
The 10-game suspension is effective as of July 13, 2022. During the term of the suspension, he also may not participate in exhibition games and scrimmages, or tournaments, including Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup games.
Ford will be eligible to play again for Sporting Kansas City beginning with the September 13 game against D.C. United.
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