MLS Disciplinary Committee fines Hector Jimenez, Matias Almeyda

Matias Almeyda - on bench for Quakes - losing to MNUFC - 03-09-2019

The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined one player and one coach after the midweek games of Week 9 of the 2019 MLS regular season.


Jimenez simulation/embellishment

The Disciplinary Committee has found Columbus Crew SC midfielder Hector Jimenez guilty of simulation/embellishment. The incident occurred in the 68th minute of the match against D.C. United on April 24. Jimenez has been fined an undisclosed amount.


Almeyda entering field of play

The Disciplinary Committee has found San Jose Earthquakes head coach Matias Almeyda in violation of the league's policy on entering the field of play. The incident happened during the match against Seattle Sounders on April 24. This is Almeyda's second violation in 2019 and he has been fined an undisclosed amount.