Disciplinary Committee fines Ibrahimovic, Plata, Delamea and Acosta

Luciano Acosta — DC United — solo shot — August 19, 2018

The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined four players following Week 29 of the 2018 MLS regular season.


Ibrahimovic hands to face/head/neck

LA Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been fined an undisclosed amount for violating the league's policy regarding hands to the face, head or neck of an opponent. The incident took place during the 54th minute of the Galaxy's game against Toronto FC on Sept. 15.


Plata simulation/embellishment

Real Salt Lake forward Joao Plata has been fined an undisclosed amount after being found guilty of simulation/embellishment in the 79th minute of RSL's game against Minnesota United FC on Sept. 15.


Delamea simulation/embellishment

New England Revolution defender Antonio Delamea has been fined an undisclosed amount after being found guilty of simulation/embellishment in the 56th minute of New England's game against LAFC on Sept. 15.


Acosta simulation/embellishment

D.C. United forward Luciano Acosta has been fined an undisclosed amount after being found guilty of simulation/embellishment in the 90th+ minute of D.C.'s game against the New York Red Bulls on Sept. 16.