MLS Disciplinary Committee fines four players after Week 5

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The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined four players after Week 5 of the 2019 MLS regular season.


Rossi simulation/embellishment

The Disciplinary Committee has found LAFC forward Diego Rossi guilty of simulation/embellishment. The incident took place in the 43rd minute of the match against San Jose on March 30. As a result, Rossi has been fined an undisclosed amount.


Kreilach failure to leave the field

The Disciplinary Committee has found Real Salt Lake midfielder Damir Kreilach in violation of leaving the field in a timely and orderly manner following his red card. The incident took place in the 19th minute of the match against FC Dallas on March 30. As a result, Kreilach has been fined an undisclosed amount.


Blanco, Corona hands to the face, neck or head

The Disciplinary Committee has found both Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco and LA Galaxy midfielder Joe Corona in violation of the league's policy regarding hands to the face, head or neck of an opponent. The incident occurred in the 59th minute of the teams' match on March 31. As a result, each player has been fined an undisclosed amount.