The MLS disciplinary returned from their memorial day vacation today and dropped the hammer on players from the LA Galaxy and Philadelphia Union. The Houston vs. LA match featured two incidents, and the TFC vs. Philly game featured another.
The biggest news comes out of the LA matchup. Galaxy midfielder Michael Stephens was suspended 1 game for his challenge of Houston's Adam Moffat in the 46th minute. This comes under the "endangering the safety of his opponent" heading. Forward/wannabe 'keeper Mike Magee was also suspended 1 game for something new called "aggravated dissent." This includes throwing a ball in the general direction of the referee in the 92nd minute. FC Dallas fans are probably wondering if Magee would have gotten 3 games had he hit the ref. I'm wondering, since we can suspend guys for "aggravated dissent," can we suspend David Beckham for "aggravating dissent?" Both players were fined the obligatory undisclosed amount.
There was more bad news for the Union as well. Not only did they actually lose to TFC, but forward Lionard Pajoy was suspended for 1 game and fined as well. His suspension arises from the cleaning out of TFC's Joao Plata in the 29th minute. This is pretty bad for the Union as Pajoy has been one of the only players who really looks capable of scoring goals.
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