MLS Disciplinary Committee Decisions Announced
June 6, 2019 - Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
NEW YORK - The MLS Disciplinary Committee has found Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco and defender Larrys Mabiala in violation of the league's policy regarding hands to the face, head or neck of an opponent. Blanco and Mabiala have been issued undisclosed fines for their actions in the 90+ minute of their match against the Los Angeles Football Club on June 1.
The MLS Disciplinary Committee has found the Portland Timbers and Los Angeles Football Club in violation of the mass confrontation policy during the 90+ minute of their match on June 1. Both clubs will be issued a warning for their first violation. Due to their roles in the mass confrontation, Portland head coach Giovanni Savarese and LAFC assistant coach Ante Razov have been issued undisclosed fines for violating the bench behavior policy.
The MLS Disciplinary Committee has found Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez guilty of simulation/embellishment. Martinez has been issued an undisclosed fine for his actions in the 68th minute of Atlanta's match against the Chicago Fire on June 1.
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