MLS Disciplinary Committee Decisions Announced
Published on August 20, 2019 under Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
NEW YORK - The MLS Disciplinary Committee has found the Montreal Impact and FC Dallas in violation of the mass confrontation policy during the 90+ minute of their match on Aug. 17. Montreal has violated the mass confrontation policy for a second time this season, and the organization and head coach Rémi Garde have been issued undisclosed fines for their actions. FC Dallas has violated the mass confrontation policy for a second time this season, and the organization and head coach Luchi Gonzalez have been issued undisclosed fines for their actions. Additionally, FC Dallas forwards Dominique Badji and Zdenek Ondrasek were issued undisclosed fines for their roles in escalating a mass confrontation.
The MLS Disciplinary Committee has found Montreal Impact defender Rudy Camacho in violation of the league's policy regarding hands to the face, head or neck of an opponent. Camacho has been fined an undisclosed amount for his actions in the 90+ minute of Montreal's match against FC Dallas on Aug. 17.
The MLS Disciplinary Committee has found New York City FC midfielder Maximiliano Moralez guilty of simulation/embellishment. Moralez has been issued an undisclosed fine for his actions in the 25th minute of NYCFC's match against FC Cincinnati on Aug. 17.
The MLS Disciplinary Committee has found Sporting Kansas City midfielder Roger Espinoza guilty of simulation/embellishment. Espinoza has been issued an undisclosed fine for his actions in the 60th minute of Sporting's match against the San Jose Earthquakes on Aug. 17.
The MLS Disciplinary Committee has found Los Angeles Football Club forward Diego Rossi guilty of simulation/embellishment. Rossi has been issued an undisclosed fine for his actions in the 30th minute of LAFC's match against Real Salt Lake on Aug. 17.
Independent Review Panel rescinds Gaitán suspension
The Independent Review Panel, consisting of one representative from the U.S. Soccer Federation, one representative from the Canadian Soccer Association and one independent representative nominated by the Professional Referee Organization, has unanimously rescinded the one-game suspension and accompanying fine for the red card Chicago Fire midfielder Nicolás Gaitán received in the 45+ minute of Chicago's match against the Philadelphia Union on Aug. 17 ( VIDEO). As a result of Chicago's appeal, Gaitán is eligible to play in the Fire's next regular season game on Aug. 24 against the New England Revolution.
Each club is entitled to two unsuccessful appeals per season, including the MLS Cup Playoffs. Since Chicago's appeal was successful, the club maintains its two unsuccessful appeals for any future dismissals in the 2019 season.
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