MLS Disciplinary Committee Decisions: Week 34
October 26, 2016 - Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
NEW YORK - The MLS Disciplinary Committee has found Seattle Sounders FC defender Tyrone Mears in violation of the league's policy regarding hands to the face, head or neck of an opponent ( VIDEO ). Mears has been issued an undisclosed fine for his actions in the 8th minute of Seattle's match against Real Salt Lake on October 23. RSL forward Joao Plata also received a yellow card on the play for bringing the game into disrepute.
Additionally, the MLS Disciplinary Committee has suspended Vancouver Whitecaps FC defender Kendall Waston for one game and issued an undisclosed fine for violent conduct in the 25th minute of Vancouver's match against the Portland Timbers on October 23 ( VIDEO ). Since the incident occurred in Vancouver's last game of the 2016 season, Waston will serve the suspension during his first match in 2017.
Major League Soccer Stories from October 26, 2016
- Real Salt Lake Ends Season with 3-1 Defeat in the Knockout Round to the LA Galaxy - Real Salt Lake
- LA Galaxy to Host Colorado Rapids on Sunday, October 30 in Audi 2016 - LA Galaxy
- Toronto FC (3) - Philadelphia Union (1) Post-Match Sum - Toronto FC
- Match Preview: Toronto FC vs. Philadelphia Union - Toronto FC
- MLS Disciplinary Committee Suspends Kendall Waston For One Match - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- FORBES: MLS Records Banner Year in 2016 - Chicago Fire FC
- Playoff Preview: Sporting KC Visits Seattle Sounders FC - Sporting Kansas City
- Academy Update: October 26 - New England Revolution
- Revolution's Average Attendance Tops 20,000 for First Time Since 1997 - New England Revolution
- Impact Starts Playoff Run this Thursday in Washington - Club de Foot Montreal
- MLS Disciplinary Committee Decisions: Week 34 - MLS
- Columbus Crew SC Midfielder Justin Meram Named Etihad Airways MLS Player of the Month - Columbus Crew SC
- Columbus Crew SC Midfielder Justin Meram Voted Etihad Airways MLS Player of the Month - MLS
- MLS Records Banner Year in 2016, Cements Position Among Top U.S. Pro Sports Leagues - MLS
- #Panamaniacs Reflect on 2016 Season Together at The Earthquakes - San Jose Earthquakes
- MLS Newsstand - October 26, 2016 - MLS
- Key Dates to Watch this Offseason - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Mark Your Calendars: Schedule Set for CONCACAF - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Spectrum SportsNet to Air LA Galaxy's Opening Match In Audi 2016 MLS Cup Playoffs - LA Galaxy
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- New York City FC Launch #SupportYourCity Playoff Campaign - New York City FC
- Whitecaps FC Re-Sign First-Team Coaches Robinson, Pert and Forrest for Long-Term Contract Coaches - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- New York Red Bulls Learn Dates for Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions - New York Red Bulls
- Robinson Seeking 'Key Players in Key Areas' On Offseason Scouting Trip - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- MLS Releases Offseason Draft Calendar; Combine, SuperDraft Heading to LA - Chicago Fire FC
- 2017 Adidas MLS Player Combine and MLS SuperDraft Head to Los Angeles - MLS
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