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MLS suspends forward for foul unseen
The Major League Soccer Disciplinary Committee issued a fine and one-game suspension to Kansas City Wizards forward Teal Bunbury for actions taken against San Jose Earthquakes defender Tim Ward during the San Jose versus Kansas City game on Aug. 14.
The incident, which occurred in the 47th minute of the game, was not seen by the officiating crew and Bunbury was not called for the foul. After reviewing the play, the MLS Disciplinary Committee decided that the action, which endangered the safety of his opponent, constituted a red card offense, warranting the issuance of a $250 fine and one-game suspension.
Bunbury will serve his suspension, which was announced Thursday, during Kansas City’s next League game on Saturday against the New England Revolution.
Bunbury is the second player to run afoul of the disciplinary committee for actions during the San Jose-Kansas City match. ‘Quakes defender Jason Hernandez, who was red carded in the 88th minute of the game, received an additional one game suspension and $250 fine on Wednesday. For the ejection, Hernandez already had an automatic one-game suspension and $250 fine.
The offense was a foul off the ball against — you guessed it — Bunbury.
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