Red Card Appeal for Chivas USA's Pelletieri Denied by Independent Review Panel
March 20, 2014 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Club Deportivo Chivas USA News Release
NEW YORK (March 20, 2014) - This week Chivas USA and MLS filed an appeal for review of the red card issued to Chivas USA midfielder AgustÃ-n Pelletieri in the 13th minute of the March 16 game against Vancouver Whitecaps FC (VIDEO). The referee ruled that Pelletieri committed serious foul play.
An independent panel consisting of one representative from the U.S. Soccer Federation, Canadian Soccer Association, and Professional Referees Organization (PRO) was not unanimous that the referee incorrectly identified the offense or that the sanction applied was incorrect.
As a result, the appeal will not be upheld, and Pelletieri's automatic one-game suspension will stand.
• Discuss this story on the Major League Soccer message board...
Major League Soccer Stories from March 20, 2014
- Todd Dunivant Eager to Return to LA Galaxy Starting Lineup - LA Galaxy
- New York City FC Lanches Official Badge - New York City FC
- Matt Pickens Waived by the Rapids - Colorado Rapids
- After Back-To-Back Road Games to Kick off 2014, Revs Eager to Kick off Home Slate - New England Revolution
- Red Card Appeal for Chivas USA's Pelletieri Denied by Independent Review Panel - Club Deportivo Chivas USA
- Following Bye Week, Crew Anxious for Home Debut - Columbus Crew SC
- Impact and EMSB Launch 9th Edition of Stay-In-School Program - Club de Foot Montreal
- Red Card Appeal for Chivas USA's Pelletieri Denied by Independent Review Panel - MLS
- Rowe hoping to return for Saturday's home opener - New England Revolution
- Earthquakes Sign Rookie Goalkeeper Billy Knutsen - San Jose Earthquakes
- Earthquakes New Stadium Topping out Ceremony Ahead of Schedule - San Jose Earthquakes
- Philadelphia Union Sign Brazilian Midfielder Fred - Philadelphia Union
- FC Dallas Waives Defender London Woodberry - FC Dallas
- Earthquakes Drop Heartbreaker to Deportivo Toluca on Penalty Kicks in CONCACAF Champions League Quar - San Jose Earthquakes
- Sporting KC Drops 5-1 Decision in Second Leg at Estadio Azul - Sporting Kansas City
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Club Deportivo Chivas USA Stories
- Chivas USA Shutout SJ Earthquakes 1-0 in Season Finale
- Chivas USA Fall in Road Finale, 2-0, at Real Salt Lake
- Chivas USA's Season Finale Kickoff Time Rescheduled
- Chivas USA Knock off Colorado Rapids, 2-1, in Series Finale
- Chivas USA Youth Academy Trio Called up to U.S. U-14 BNT Training Camp
