St. Louis Players Fined for Mass Confrontation Policy Violation Following Matchday 20
The MLS Disciplinary Committee has handed out several fines in response to incidents occurring during Matchday 20 of the 2024 season, addressing violations from multiple teams and players.
St. Louis CITY SC Players Fined
St. Louis CITY SC has been found in violation of the Mass Confrontation Policy during the 27th minute of their match against FC Dallas on June 15. This marks the first such violation for St. Louis this season. As a result, the Disciplinary Committee has issued an official warning to head coach Bradley Carnell and the club.
Several St. Louis players have been fined for their roles in the mass confrontation. Goalkeeper Roman Bürki, defenders Tim Parker, Tomas Totland, and Joakim Nilsson, along with midfielder Eduard Löwen, have all been fined undisclosed amounts for inciting and/or escalating the incident.
Mitja Ilenic Fined
New York City FC defender Mitja Ilenic has been fined an undisclosed amount for failing to leave the field in a timely manner in the 39th minute of New York City’s match against the Columbus Crew on June 14.
César Araújo Fined
Orlando City SC midfielder César Araújo has been fined by the Disciplinary Committee for violating the Simulation-Embellishment policy during the 55th minute of Orlando’s match against LAFC on June 15.
David Ruiz Fined
Inter Miami CF midfielder David Ruiz has received an undisclosed fine for failing to leave the field in a timely manner during the 69th minute of Miami’s match against the Philadelphia Union on June 15.
Tomás Avilés Fined
Additionally, Inter Miami CF defender Tomás Avilés has been fined an undisclosed amount for failing to leave the field in a timely manner in the 85th minute of the same match against the Philadelphia Union.
The MLS Disciplinary Committee remains vigilant in upholding the league’s standards of conduct, ensuring fair play and discipline across all matches.
