The MLS Disciplinary Committee dealt with a pair of incidents involving head coaches on Friday, fining Portland's Caleb Porter and rejecting a red-card appeal from Patrick Vieira of New York City FC, for actions taken during Week 23 of the MLS season. Additionally, an Independent Review Panel upheld the suspension of NYCFC defender Maxime Chanot.
Porter fine
The Disciplinary Committee fined Portland Timbers head coach Caleb Porter for unsporting behavior during a hydration break in the 77th minute of Portland’s match against D.C. United on Aug. 13.
Vieira appeal
The Disciplinary Committee, which handles coach/staff appeals, rejected an appeal of the dismissal issued to New York City FC head coach Patrick Vieira on Aug. 13 after a match against Columbus Crew SC. Vieira received a red card and was dismissed after the final whistle for irresponsible behavior. As Vieira's ejection was upheld, he will be suspended for NYCFC's Aug. 20 game against the LA Galaxy.
Chanot appeal
The Independent Review Panel – which consists of a representative each from the US Soccer Federation, Canadian Soccer Association and Professional Referees Organization – rejected an appeal of the dismissal issued to New York City FC defender Maxime Chanot on Aug. 13. The red card was issued at the conclusion of NYCFC's match against Columbus for foul and abusive language. As Chanot's ejection was upheld, he will be suspended for NYCFC's Aug. 20 game against the LA Galaxy.
Since each MLS club is entitled to two unsuccessful appeals this season, New York City FC will not be able to appeal any future dismissals during the 2016 season after the appeals for Vieira and Chanot were both denied.
