Philadelphia Union's Cavan Sullivan fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee

The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued the following rulings after Matchday 31 of the 2026 season.

Sullivan fined

The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan for violating the league’s policy regarding simulation/embellishment in the 84th minute of Philadelphia’s match against Charlotte FC on October 17.

Sarver fined, suspended

The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined FC Dallas forward Sam Sarver an undisclosed amount under Disciplinary Committee Parameter 2 for an inappropriate gesture in the 102nd+ minute of Dallas’ match against Houston Dynamo FC on October 17.

Sarver will serve his red card suspension during FC Dallas’ next match against the San Jose Earthquakes on October 24. The match suspension for throwing/kicking an object toward fans will be served during Dallas’ match against the Columbus Crew on October 28.

Habroune fined

The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Columbus Crew midfielder Taha Habroune an undisclosed amount for violating the league’s policy regarding hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent in the 52nd minute of Columbus’ match against FC Cincinnati on October 18.

Biro fined

The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro for violating the league’s policy regarding simulation/embellishment in the 96th+ minute of Austin’s match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on October 17. This is Biro’s second violation of the 2026 MLS season.

Ocampo fined

The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Vancouver Whitecaps FC defender Édier Ocampo for violating the league’s policy regarding simulation/embellishment in the 96th+ minute of Vancouver’s match against Austin  FC on October 17.

POR-COL fines

The MLS Disciplinary Committee has found the Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids in violation of the Mass Confrontation Policy in the 42nd minute of their match on October 17. The Portland Timbers have violated the policy for the first time this season, and fines have been issued to the club and head coach Martí Cifuentes. The Colorado Rapids have violated the policy for the second time this season and fines have been issued to the club and head coach Matt Wells. 

Due to their roles in the mass confrontation, Portland Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis and defender Kamal Miller, and Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Nico Hansen and defender Rob Holding will be fined for inciting and/or escalating a mass confrontation.