USL Discipline Report
Published on May 24, 2017 under United Soccer League Championship (USL) News Release
TAMPA, Fla. - The following is the USL's discipline report for Week 9 of the 2017 United Soccer League season:
The Charleston Battery will be without two of their players this Thursday, who have been suspended one match and fined an undisclosed amount for their actions. Forrest Lasso was issued his fifth caution this season and is suspended for yellow card accumulation and Tah Anunga was booked twice and subsequently sent off during Charleston's 2-2 draw against the Harrisburg City Islanders in Week 9. They will miss Thursday's game at Bethlehem Steel FC.
In addition to Anunga, three other players were issued two yellow cards and sent off during their respective Week 9 matches: the LA Galaxy II's Alejandro Covarrubias (out Saturday against Phoenix Rising FC), Real Monarchs SLC's Michael Gallagher (out Sunday against Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2) and Seattle Sounders FC 2's Rodrigue Ele (out Sunday against Sacramento Republic FC).
Elsewhere, Tulsa Roughnecks FC's Francisco Ugarte was issued his fifth caution of the season and is suspended for one game for yellow card accumulation (out Wednesday against Reno 1868 FC). Louisville City FC's Paolo DelPiccolo was sent off for a dangerous tripping infraction during the closing minutes of City FC's 1-0 win against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. DelPiccolo is suspended for Louisville's next game on June 3 at the Charleston Battery. Orange County SC's Oscar Sorto was sent off after preventing a goal scoring opportunity as the last defender during the team's 1-0 loss to OKC Energy FC. Sorto will be suspended for OCSC's next match at home against Real Monarchs SLC on June 3.
The following 11 players enter their upcoming matches one caution away from a yellow card accumulation suspension. A fifth caution would result in a one-game suspension and undisclosed fine. Here is the breakdown per club:
Charlotte Independence (1): Joel Johnson Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (1): Josh Suggs LA Galaxy II (1): Hugo Arellano Orlando City B (1): Richie Laryea Portland Timbers 2 (2): Lamar Batista, Rennico Clarke San Antonio FC (1): Sebastian Ibeagha Seattle Sounders FC 2 (2): Irvin Parra, Ray Saari Tampa Bay Rowdies (2): Darnell King, Damion Lowe
About USL
The USL is one of the most prominent Division II professional soccer leagues in the world, with 30 markets in 20 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces for the 2017 season. In total, the USL reaches a population of 75 million people, fueling the growth of professional soccer across North America.
In 2016, more than $100 million were invested league-wide into stadium infrastructure to create venues that deliver an unforgettable fan and competitor experience. The USL has national media partnerships with ESPN and SiriusXM, and recently invested $10 million to create USL Productions - which includes a state-of-the-art facility that will produce and distribute nearly 500 league matches and more than 1,000 hours of original content to national partners, local affiliates, USL's Match Center and international markets.
A growing league, the USL has more than doubled in size since 2014, with Ottawa Fury FC, Reno 1868 FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies debuting in 2017. Nashville SC is the first club set to join the league for 2018. Beyond league play, the USL regularly features international exhibitions against leading Premier League, Liga MX, and Bundesliga clubs, among others.
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