MLS Disciplinary Committee Decision Affects Fire

August 23, 2019 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (Aug. 23, 2019) - The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued an additional game suspension (two games total) and an additional undisclosed fine to Chicago Fire midfielder Aleksandar Katai for violent conduct in the 27th minute of Chicago's match against the Portland Timbers on Aug. 14.

Katai, who initially received a red card for the incident, served his first match suspension on Aug. 17 against the Philadelphia Union. Katai will serve his additional game suspension on Aug. 24 against the New England Revolution.

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