NEW YORK – The Major League Soccer Disciplinary Committee issued the following actions based on games in Week 4 of the MLS Regular Season:
- Jair Benitez (FC Dallas) is suspended for one (1) game and fined for violent conduct that endangered the safety of his opponent. Mr. Benitez’s action occurred in the 71st minute of the match between FC Dallas and D.C. United on Friday, March 30. For video CLICK HERE.
- Danny Cruz (D.C. United) is fined for his act of embellishment which brought the game into disrepute. Mr. Cruz’s action occurred in the 71st minute of the match between FC Dallas and D.C. United on Friday, March 30. For video CLICK HERE.
- Brandon McDonald (D.C. United) is suspended for one (1) game and fined for his reckless challenge that endangered the safety of his opponent. Mr. McDonald’s action occurred in the 20th minute of the match between FC Dallas and D.C. United on Friday, March 30. For video CLICK HERE.
Fines collected will be donated to the charitable partners of MLS W.O.R.K.S. and the MLS Players Union.