MLS Disciplinary Committee Decisions Announced
Published on October 22, 2021 under Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
NEW YORK - The MLS Disciplinary Committee has suspended FC Dallas goalkeeper Phelipe Megiolaro for one match and issued and undisclosed fine for violent conduct following the FC Dallas vs. Los Angeles Football Club match on October 20.
The incident was reviewed under Disciplinary Committee Parameter #1: Where the Officials Do Not See the Incident, and therefore do not have the opportunity to act, the Committee will review any and all evidence and may act to discipline a player.
In addition, Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) have been found in violation of the Mass Confrontation Policy for behavior following their match against FC Dallas on October 20. This is the second violation of the 2021 MLS season; therefore the club and head coach Bob Bradley have been issued undisclosed fines.
FC Dallas was also found to be in violation of the Mass Confrontation Policy. The Club will be issued an Official Warning for their first violation.
Due to their role in the mass confrontation, the following individuals have been issued undisclosed fines for inciting and/or escalating a mass confrontation.
- Los Angeles Football Club forward Raheem Edwards (second violation of the 2021 MLS season)
- FC Dallas forward Franco Jara
- FC Dallas Assistant Coach Drew Keeshan
- FC Dallas Team Administrator Davor Bezich
Colorado Rapids midfielder Jack Price has been issued an undisclosed fine for simulation/embellishment in the 89th minute of the Colorado Rapids vs. Seattle Sounders FC match on Oct. 20.
In addition, Colorado Rapids forwards Diego Rubio and Andre Shinyashiki have been issued undisclosed fines for violation of the League's public criticism policy following the Colorado Rapids vs. Seattle Sounders FC match on Oct. 20.
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