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MLS suspends Los Angeles FC’s Yaw Yeboah, Columbus Crew’s Derrick Jones before playoffs
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- MLS suspends Los Angeles FC’s Yaw Yeboah, Columbus Crew’s Derrick Jones before playoffs
Major League Soccer suspended two players for a "potential violation of league rules" before their opening matches in the MLS Cup Playoffs this week.
Los Angeles FC 's Yaw Yeboah and Columbus Crew 's Derrick Jones were placed on administrative leave pending review, the league said in a Saturday, Oct. 25 statement .
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MLS declined comment when contact by USA TODAY Sports about why the players were suspended.
Aug. 23: The Columbus Crew's Sean Zawadzki (left) fights for the ball with the New England Revolution's Leonardo Campana during the second half at Lower.com Field. The Revolution won the game, 2-1.
(Joseph Maiorana, Imagn Images)
Aug. 17: New York City FC's Alonso Martínez (16) runs with the ball while challenged by Nashville SC's Jeisson Palacios (4) during the second half at Yankee Stadium. NYCFC won the game, 2-1.
(Mark Smith, Imagn Images)
Aug. 16: The Philadelphia Union's Danley Jean Jacques (21) heads the ball against the New York Red Bulls' Wikelman Carmona during the first half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The New York Red Bulls won the game, 1-0.
(Mark Smith, Imagn Images)
Aug. 16: Charlotte FC's Kerwin Vargas (18) is fouled by Real Salt Lake's Brayan Vera during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte FC won the game, 1-0.
(Bob Donnan, Bob Donnan-Imagn Images)
Aug. 10: Inter Miami's Yannick Bright (42) controls the ball during a challenge from Orlando City's Eduard Atuesta during the second half at Inter&Co Stadium. Orlando City won the game, 4-1.
(Nathan Ray Seebeck, Imagn Images)
Aug. 10: Charlotte FC's Tim Ream (3) and FC Cincinnati's Brian Anunga (27) compete for the ball during the first half at TQL Stadium. Charlotte FC won the game, 1-0.
(Kareem Elgazzar, Imagn Images)
Aug. 10: Real Salt Lake's Zavier Gozo (72) scores a goal during the first half past New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Anthony Marcucci at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The New York Red Bulls won the game, 2-1.
(Vincent Carchietta, Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)
July 26: New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Carlos Miguel Coronel defends against the Chicago Fire during the first half at Soldier Field. The Chicago Fire won the game, 1-0.
(Matt Marton, Imagn Images)
July 25: FC Dallas' Samuel Sarver (28) and New York City FC's Nico Cavallo fight for the ball during the second half at Toyota Stadium. NYCFC won the game, 4-3.
(Tim Heitman, Imagn Images)
July 19: The Philadelphia Union's Nathan Harriel (right) heads the ball as the Houston Dynamo's Junior Urso defends during the second half at Shell Energy Stadium. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.
(Maria Lysaker, Imagn Images)
July 19: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (10) plays the ball against the New York Red Bulls' Alexander Hack during the first half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Messi scored two goals in Inter Miami's 5-1 win.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
July 16: Charlotte FC forward Idan Toklomati (left) attempts to head the ball as D.C. United goalkeeper Luis Barraza makes a save during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte won the game, 2-1.
(Bob Donnan, Imagn Images)
July 16: The San Jose Earthquakes' Beau Leroux (34) plays the ball against FC Dallas during the first half at PayPal Park. The game ended in a 2-2 tie.
(Robert Edwards, Imagn Images)
July 16: Minnesota United's Kelvin Yeboah (right) and Los Angeles FC's Sergi Palencia (14) compete for the ball during the first half at Allianz Field. LAFC won the game, 1-0.
July 12: Charlotte FC's Wilfried Zaha (10) and New York City FC's Thiago Martins chase the ball during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte won the game, 2-0.
(Scott Kinser, Imagn Images)
July 12: The Philadelphia Union's Quinn Sullivan (33) reaches for the ball against the New York Red Bulls during the first half at Subaru Park. Philadelphia won the game, 2-0.
(Kyle Ross, Imagn Images)
July 5: The Chicago Fire's Tom Barlow (left) battles for the ball against FC Cincinnati's DeAndre Yedlin (91) during the second half at TQL Stadium. FC Cincinnati won the game, 2-1.
(Katie Stratman, Imagn Images)
July 4: A Fourth of July fireworks display takes place after the game between FC Dallas and Minnesota United at Toyota Stadium. Minnesota United won the game, 2-1.
(Jerome Miron, Imagn Images)
June 28: San Diego FC's Tomas Angel (9) scores a goal past FC Dallas goalkeeper Maarten Paes during the second half at Toyota Stadium. San Diego FC won the game, 3-2.
(Kevin Jairaj, Imagn Images)
June 25: Columbus Crew goalkeeper Evan Bush saves a shot as Atlanta United's Matthew Edwards attempted to head in the ball during the second half at Lower.com Field. The Crew won the game, 3-1.
(Joseph Maiorana, Imagn Images)
June 14: Minnesota United's Joaquin Pereyra (left) and San Diego FC's Christopher McVey compete for the ball during the second half at Allianz Field. San Diego FC won the game, 4-2.
(Matt Krohn, Imagn Images)
June 14: LA Galaxy goalkeeper Novak Micovic and St. Louis City SC's Timo Baumgarti go up for a header during the second half at Energizer Park. The game ended in a 3-3 tie.
(Joe Puetz, Imagn Images)
June 7: Austin FC's Jon Gallagher (17) and the Colorado Rapids' Oliver Larraz (8) battle for the ball as Reggie Cannon (4) looks on during the first half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Austin FC won the game, 2-0.
(Isaiah J. Downing, Imagn Images)
June 7: The Chicago Fire's Jonathan Bamba (19) scores a goal past D.C. United defender David Schnegg (28) and goalkeeper Luis Barraza (13) during the first half at Audi Field. Chicago won the game, 7-1.
(Amber Searls, Imagn Images)
June 1: Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) knocks a potential header away from Seattle Sounders FC's Danny Musovski (19) during the first half at Lumen Field. Minnesota United won the game, 3-2.
(Joe Nicholson, Imagn Images)
May 31: Nashville SC's Ahmed Qasem (37) and New York City FC's Tayvon Gray (24) fight for the ball during the first half at Geodis Park. The game ended in a 2-2 tie.
(Steve Roberts, Imagn Images)
May 28: D.C. United goalkeeper Luis Barraza defends the net against a shot by the New England Revolution's Tomas Chancalay during the second half at Audi Field. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.
(Hannah Foslien, Imagn Images)
May 24: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi dribbles against the Philadelphia Union during the second half of a 3-3 tie at Subaru Park.
(Caean Couto, Imagn Images)
May 24: New England Revolution goalkeeper Donovan Parisian (33) allows a goal from Sporting Kansas City's Daniel Salloi (10) during the second half at Children's Mercy Park. The game ended in a 3-3 tie.
(Jay Biggerstaff, Imagn Images)
May 17: New York City FC's Alonso Martinez celebrates his goal during the first half against the New York Red Bulls at Citi Field. NYCFC won the game, 2-0.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
May 10: LA Galaxy forward Matheus Nascimento (9) deflects the ball wide past New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Carlos Coronel (31) during the second half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. RBNY won the game, 7-0.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
May 10: Inter Miami defender Marcelo Weigandt (57) scores an own goal during the second half against Minnesota United at Allianz Field. Minnesota United won the game, 4-1.
(Brace Hemmelgarn, Imagn Images)
May 3: Real Salt Lake's Philip Quinton (left) defends against the Vancouver Whitecaps' Daniel Rios (14) during the first half at BC Place. Vancouver won the game, 2-1.
(Simon Fearn, Imagn Images)
May 3: Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok (5) jumps over Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) during the second half at Q2 Stadium. Minnesota won the game, 3-0.
(Dustin Safranek, Imagn Images)
May 3: Charlotte FC defender Adilson Malanda (29) defends as Columbus Crew forward Diego Rossi (10) shoots the ball on goal against Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina (1) during the first half at Lower.com Field. The Columbus Crew won the game, 4-2.
(Aaron Doster, Imagn Images)
April 27: Minnesota United's Carlos Harvey (left) defends the Vancouver Whitecaps' Jayden Nelson (7) during the first half at Allianz Field. Vancouver won the game, 3-1.
(Brace Hemmelgarn, Imagn Images)
April 26: The Colorado Rapids' Rafael Navarro (9) gets dragged down by the Seattle Sounders' Kim Kee-Hee during the second half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.
(Isaiah J. Downing, Imagn Images)
April 26: The New York Red Bulls' Noah Eile celebrates after scoring a goal against CF Montreal during the second half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. RBNY won the game, 1-0.
(Brad Penner, Imagn Images)
April 19: San Diego FC's Alex Mighten (left) shoots past Charlotte FC's Kerwin Vargas (18) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte FC won the game, 3-0.
(Scott Kinser, Imagn Images)
April 19: D.C. United's Dominique Badji (14) plays the ball over the New York Red Bulls' Felipe Carballo during the second half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. D.C. United won the game, 2-1.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
April 19: Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte lines up to block a shot by Inter Miami's Lionel Messi during the first half at Huntington Bank Field. Inter Miami won the game, 1-0.
(Scott Galvin, Imagn Images)
April 12: Los Angeles FC's Olivier Giroud (left) can’t reach a ball that sails over his head with pressure from San Jose Earthquakes defender Bruno Wilson during the second half at BMO Stadium. LAFC won the game, 4-1.
(Alex Gallardo, Imagn Images)
April 12: The Seattle Sounders' Pedro De La Vega (10) heads the ball against te FC Dallas during the first half at Toyota Stadium. Seattle won the game, 1-0.
(Chris Jones, Imagn Images)
April 12: CF Montreal mascot Tak-Tik fist bumps a member of the team staff before the game against Charlotte FC at Saputo Stadium. Charlotte FC won the game, 1-0.
(David Kirouac, Imagn Images)
April 6: The San Jose Earthquakes' Cristian Arango (9) heads the ball in for a goal against DC United during the first half at PayPal Park. San Jose won the game, 6-1.
(Kelley L Cox, Imagn Images)
April 5: New York Red Bulls forward Serge Ngoma (81) heads the ball against Chicago Fire FC during the first half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. RBNY won the game, 2-1.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
March 29: Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan attempts to block the shot against New York City during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta United won the game, 4-3.
(Jordan Godfree, Imagn Images)
March 29: D.C. United's Christian Benteke (20) battles for the ball between the Columbus Crew's Dylan Chambost (7) and Yevhen Cheberko (21) during the first half at Audi Field. Columbus won the game, 2-1.
(Amber Searls, Imagn Images)
March 22: Chicago Fire defender Andrew Gutman collides into goalkeeper Chris Brady as he blocks a shot during the first half at BC Place. Chicago defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps, 3-1.
(Anne-Marie Sorvin, Imagn Images)
March 22: Atlanta United's Cayman Togashi heads the ball over FC Cincinnati's Obinna Nwobodo during the second half at TQL Stadium. The game ended in a 2-2 tie.
(Katie Stratman, Imagn Images)
March 16: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against Atlanta United during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Inter Miami won the game, 2-1.
(Dale Zanine, Imagn Images)
March 16: Nashville SC's Jacob Shaffelburg (14) battles for the ball against the Philadelphia Union's Kai Wagner (27) during the second half at Subaru Park. Nashville SC won the game, 3-1.
(Kyle Ross, Imagn Images)
March 15: Sporting Kansas City's Logan Ndenbe (left) and Minnesota United's Tani Oluwaseyi (14) battle for the ball during the first half at Children's Mercy Park. The game ended in a 3-3 tie.
(Peter Aiken, Imagn Images)
March 15: Austin FC's Guilherme Biro (29) scores a goal off a corner kick against Los Angeles FC during the first half at BMO Stadium. Austin FC won the game, 1-0.
(Kelvin Kuo, Imagn Images)
March 8: Vancouver Whitecaps FC defender Mathias Laborda (2) bicycle kicks the ball toward the CF Montreal goal during the first half at BC Place. Vancouver won the game, 2-0.
(Simon Fearn, Imagn Images)
March 8: San Diego FC goalkeeper CJ dos Santos (1) tracks a shot from Real Salt Lake's Forster Ajago (27) during the second half at America First Field. San Diego FC won the game, 3-1.
(Jamie Sabau, Imagn Images)
March 8: Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper John Pulskamp (1) makes a save during the first half against D.C. United at Audi Field. D.C. United won the game, 2-1.
(Daniel Kucin Jr., Imagn Images)
March 2: The Vancouver Whitecaps' Brian White and Daniel Rios (14) celebrate a 2-1 win over the LA Galaxy at BC Place.
(Anne-Marie Sorvin, Imagn Images)
March 1: New York City FC forward Monsef Bakrar (9) battles for the header against Los Angeles FC's Timothy Tillman (11) and Nkosi Tafari (91) during the first half at BMO Stadium. LAFC won the game, 1-0.
(Kelvin Kuo, Imagn Images)
March 1: Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) and Real Salt Lake midfielder Emeka Eneli (14) battle for the ball during the second half at America First Field. RSL won the game, 2-0.
(Rob Gray, Imagn Images)
Feb. 23: LA Galaxy goalkeeper Novak Micovic (1) makes a save during the first half against San Diego FC at Dignity Health Sports Park. San Diego FC won the game, 2-0, winning its inaugural game.
(Alex Gallardo, Imagn Images)
Feb. 22: The Seattle Sounders' Cristian Roldan (7) and Charlotte FC's Pep Biel (16) battle for the ball during the first half at Lumen Field. The game ended in a 2-2 tie.
(Stephen Brashear, Imagn Images)
Feb. 22: New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese corrals the ball as Inter Miami's Lionel Messi challenges during the second half at Chase Stadium. The game ended in a 2-2 tie.
(Sam Navarro, Imagn Images)
Feb. 22: FC Cincinnati's Corey Baird (11) controls the ball against the New York Red Bulls during the second half at TQL Stadium. FC Cincinnati won the game, 1-0.
(Katie Stratman, Imagn Images)
Feb. 22: Minnesota United's Kelvin Yeboah (9) and LAFC's Timothy Tillman (11) attempt to get a loose ball during the first half at BMO Stadium. LAFC won the game, 1-0.
(Gary A. Vasquez, Imagn Images)
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Aug. 23: The Columbus Crew's Sean Zawadzki (left) fights for the ball with the New England Revolution's Leonardo Campana during the second half at Lower.com Field. The Revolution won the game, 2-1.
(Joseph Maiorana, Imagn Images)
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Aug. 23: The Columbus Crew's Sean Zawadzki (left) fights for the ball with the New England Revolution's Leonardo Campana during the second half at Lower.com Field. The Revolution won the game, 2-1.
(Joseph Maiorana, Imagn Images)
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Aug. 17: New York City FC's Alonso Martínez (16) runs with the ball while challenged by Nashville SC's Jeisson Palacios (4) during the second half at Yankee Stadium. NYCFC won the game, 2-1.
(Mark Smith, Imagn Images)
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Aug. 16: The Philadelphia Union's Danley Jean Jacques (21) heads the ball against the New York Red Bulls' Wikelman Carmona during the first half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The New York Red Bulls won the game, 1-0.
(Mark Smith, Imagn Images)
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Aug. 16: Charlotte FC's Kerwin Vargas (18) is fouled by Real Salt Lake's Brayan Vera during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte FC won the game, 1-0.
(Bob Donnan, Bob Donnan-Imagn Images)
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Aug. 10: Inter Miami's Yannick Bright (42) controls the ball during a challenge from Orlando City's Eduard Atuesta during the second half at Inter&Co Stadium. Orlando City won the game, 4-1.
(Nathan Ray Seebeck, Imagn Images)
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Aug. 10: Charlotte FC's Tim Ream (3) and FC Cincinnati's Brian Anunga (27) compete for the ball during the first half at TQL Stadium. Charlotte FC won the game, 1-0.
(Kareem Elgazzar, Imagn Images)
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Aug. 10: Real Salt Lake's Zavier Gozo (72) scores a goal during the first half past New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Anthony Marcucci at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The New York Red Bulls won the game, 2-1.
(Vincent Carchietta, Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)
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July 26: New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Carlos Miguel Coronel defends against the Chicago Fire during the first half at Soldier Field. The Chicago Fire won the game, 1-0.
(Matt Marton, Imagn Images)
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July 25: FC Dallas' Samuel Sarver (28) and New York City FC's Nico Cavallo fight for the ball during the second half at Toyota Stadium. NYCFC won the game, 4-3.
(Tim Heitman, Imagn Images)
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July 19: The Philadelphia Union's Nathan Harriel (right) heads the ball as the Houston Dynamo's Junior Urso defends during the second half at Shell Energy Stadium. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.
(Maria Lysaker, Imagn Images)
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July 19: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (10) plays the ball against the New York Red Bulls' Alexander Hack during the first half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Messi scored two goals in Inter Miami's 5-1 win.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
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July 16: Charlotte FC forward Idan Toklomati (left) attempts to head the ball as D.C. United goalkeeper Luis Barraza makes a save during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte won the game, 2-1.
(Bob Donnan, Imagn Images)
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July 16: The San Jose Earthquakes' Beau Leroux (34) plays the ball against FC Dallas during the first half at PayPal Park. The game ended in a 2-2 tie.
(Robert Edwards, Imagn Images)
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July 16: Minnesota United's Kelvin Yeboah (right) and Los Angeles FC's Sergi Palencia (14) compete for the ball during the first half at Allianz Field. LAFC won the game, 1-0.
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July 12: Charlotte FC's Wilfried Zaha (10) and New York City FC's Thiago Martins chase the ball during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte won the game, 2-0.
(Scott Kinser, Imagn Images)
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July 12: The Philadelphia Union's Quinn Sullivan (33) reaches for the ball against the New York Red Bulls during the first half at Subaru Park. Philadelphia won the game, 2-0.
(Kyle Ross, Imagn Images)
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July 5: The Chicago Fire's Tom Barlow (left) battles for the ball against FC Cincinnati's DeAndre Yedlin (91) during the second half at TQL Stadium. FC Cincinnati won the game, 2-1.
(Katie Stratman, Imagn Images)
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July 4: A Fourth of July fireworks display takes place after the game between FC Dallas and Minnesota United at Toyota Stadium. Minnesota United won the game, 2-1.
(Jerome Miron, Imagn Images)
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June 28: San Diego FC's Tomas Angel (9) scores a goal past FC Dallas goalkeeper Maarten Paes during the second half at Toyota Stadium. San Diego FC won the game, 3-2.
(Kevin Jairaj, Imagn Images)
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June 25: Columbus Crew goalkeeper Evan Bush saves a shot as Atlanta United's Matthew Edwards attempted to head in the ball during the second half at Lower.com Field. The Crew won the game, 3-1.
(Joseph Maiorana, Imagn Images)
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June 14: Minnesota United's Joaquin Pereyra (left) and San Diego FC's Christopher McVey compete for the ball during the second half at Allianz Field. San Diego FC won the game, 4-2.
(Matt Krohn, Imagn Images)
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June 14: LA Galaxy goalkeeper Novak Micovic and St. Louis City SC's Timo Baumgarti go up for a header during the second half at Energizer Park. The game ended in a 3-3 tie.
(Joe Puetz, Imagn Images)
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June 7: Austin FC's Jon Gallagher (17) and the Colorado Rapids' Oliver Larraz (8) battle for the ball as Reggie Cannon (4) looks on during the first half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Austin FC won the game, 2-0.
(Isaiah J. Downing, Imagn Images)
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June 7: The Chicago Fire's Jonathan Bamba (19) scores a goal past D.C. United defender David Schnegg (28) and goalkeeper Luis Barraza (13) during the first half at Audi Field. Chicago won the game, 7-1.
(Amber Searls, Imagn Images)
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June 1: Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) knocks a potential header away from Seattle Sounders FC's Danny Musovski (19) during the first half at Lumen Field. Minnesota United won the game, 3-2.
(Joe Nicholson, Imagn Images)
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May 31: Nashville SC's Ahmed Qasem (37) and New York City FC's Tayvon Gray (24) fight for the ball during the first half at Geodis Park. The game ended in a 2-2 tie.
(Steve Roberts, Imagn Images)
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May 28: D.C. United goalkeeper Luis Barraza defends the net against a shot by the New England Revolution's Tomas Chancalay during the second half at Audi Field. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.
(Hannah Foslien, Imagn Images)
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May 24: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi dribbles against the Philadelphia Union during the second half of a 3-3 tie at Subaru Park.
(Caean Couto, Imagn Images)
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May 24: New England Revolution goalkeeper Donovan Parisian (33) allows a goal from Sporting Kansas City's Daniel Salloi (10) during the second half at Children's Mercy Park. The game ended in a 3-3 tie.
(Jay Biggerstaff, Imagn Images)
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May 17: New York City FC's Alonso Martinez celebrates his goal during the first half against the New York Red Bulls at Citi Field. NYCFC won the game, 2-0.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
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May 10: LA Galaxy forward Matheus Nascimento (9) deflects the ball wide past New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Carlos Coronel (31) during the second half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. RBNY won the game, 7-0.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
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May 10: Inter Miami defender Marcelo Weigandt (57) scores an own goal during the second half against Minnesota United at Allianz Field. Minnesota United won the game, 4-1.
(Brace Hemmelgarn, Imagn Images)
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May 3: Real Salt Lake's Philip Quinton (left) defends against the Vancouver Whitecaps' Daniel Rios (14) during the first half at BC Place. Vancouver won the game, 2-1.
(Simon Fearn, Imagn Images)
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May 3: Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok (5) jumps over Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) during the second half at Q2 Stadium. Minnesota won the game, 3-0.
(Dustin Safranek, Imagn Images)
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May 3: Charlotte FC defender Adilson Malanda (29) defends as Columbus Crew forward Diego Rossi (10) shoots the ball on goal against Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina (1) during the first half at Lower.com Field. The Columbus Crew won the game, 4-2.
(Aaron Doster, Imagn Images)
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April 27: Minnesota United's Carlos Harvey (left) defends the Vancouver Whitecaps' Jayden Nelson (7) during the first half at Allianz Field. Vancouver won the game, 3-1.
(Brace Hemmelgarn, Imagn Images)
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April 26: The Colorado Rapids' Rafael Navarro (9) gets dragged down by the Seattle Sounders' Kim Kee-Hee during the second half at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.
(Isaiah J. Downing, Imagn Images)
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April 26: The New York Red Bulls' Noah Eile celebrates after scoring a goal against CF Montreal during the second half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. RBNY won the game, 1-0.
(Brad Penner, Imagn Images)
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April 19: San Diego FC's Alex Mighten (left) shoots past Charlotte FC's Kerwin Vargas (18) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte FC won the game, 3-0.
(Scott Kinser, Imagn Images)
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April 19: D.C. United's Dominique Badji (14) plays the ball over the New York Red Bulls' Felipe Carballo during the second half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. D.C. United won the game, 2-1.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
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April 19: Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte lines up to block a shot by Inter Miami's Lionel Messi during the first half at Huntington Bank Field. Inter Miami won the game, 1-0.
(Scott Galvin, Imagn Images)
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April 12: Los Angeles FC's Olivier Giroud (left) can’t reach a ball that sails over his head with pressure from San Jose Earthquakes defender Bruno Wilson during the second half at BMO Stadium. LAFC won the game, 4-1.
(Alex Gallardo, Imagn Images)
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April 12: The Seattle Sounders' Pedro De La Vega (10) heads the ball against te FC Dallas during the first half at Toyota Stadium. Seattle won the game, 1-0.
(Chris Jones, Imagn Images)
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April 12: CF Montreal mascot Tak-Tik fist bumps a member of the team staff before the game against Charlotte FC at Saputo Stadium. Charlotte FC won the game, 1-0.
(David Kirouac, Imagn Images)
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April 6: The San Jose Earthquakes' Cristian Arango (9) heads the ball in for a goal against DC United during the first half at PayPal Park. San Jose won the game, 6-1.
(Kelley L Cox, Imagn Images)
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April 5: New York Red Bulls forward Serge Ngoma (81) heads the ball against Chicago Fire FC during the first half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. RBNY won the game, 2-1.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
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March 29: Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan attempts to block the shot against New York City during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta United won the game, 4-3.
(Jordan Godfree, Imagn Images)
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March 29: D.C. United's Christian Benteke (20) battles for the ball between the Columbus Crew's Dylan Chambost (7) and Yevhen Cheberko (21) during the first half at Audi Field. Columbus won the game, 2-1.
(Amber Searls, Imagn Images)
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March 22: Chicago Fire defender Andrew Gutman collides into goalkeeper Chris Brady as he blocks a shot during the first half at BC Place. Chicago defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps, 3-1.
(Anne-Marie Sorvin, Imagn Images)
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March 22: Atlanta United's Cayman Togashi heads the ball over FC Cincinnati's Obinna Nwobodo during the second half at TQL Stadium. The game ended in a 2-2 tie.
(Katie Stratman, Imagn Images)
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March 16: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against Atlanta United during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Inter Miami won the game, 2-1.
(Dale Zanine, Imagn Images)
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March 16: Nashville SC's Jacob Shaffelburg (14) battles for the ball against the Philadelphia Union's Kai Wagner (27) during the second half at Subaru Park. Nashville SC won the game, 3-1.
(Kyle Ross, Imagn Images)
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March 15: Sporting Kansas City's Logan Ndenbe (left) and Minnesota United's Tani Oluwaseyi (14) battle for the ball during the first half at Children's Mercy Park. The game ended in a 3-3 tie.
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March 15: Austin FC's Guilherme Biro (29) scores a goal off a corner kick against Los Angeles FC during the first half at BMO Stadium. Austin FC won the game, 1-0.
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March 8: Vancouver Whitecaps FC defender Mathias Laborda (2) bicycle kicks the ball toward the CF Montreal goal during the first half at BC Place. Vancouver won the game, 2-0.
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March 8: San Diego FC goalkeeper CJ dos Santos (1) tracks a shot from Real Salt Lake's Forster Ajago (27) during the second half at America First Field. San Diego FC won the game, 3-1.
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March 8: Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper John Pulskamp (1) makes a save during the first half against D.C. United at Audi Field. D.C. United won the game, 2-1.
(Daniel Kucin Jr., Imagn Images)
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March 2: The Vancouver Whitecaps' Brian White and Daniel Rios (14) celebrate a 2-1 win over the LA Galaxy at BC Place.
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March 1: New York City FC forward Monsef Bakrar (9) battles for the header against Los Angeles FC's Timothy Tillman (11) and Nkosi Tafari (91) during the first half at BMO Stadium. LAFC won the game, 1-0.
(Kelvin Kuo, Imagn Images)
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March 1: Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) and Real Salt Lake midfielder Emeka Eneli (14) battle for the ball during the second half at America First Field. RSL won the game, 2-0.
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Feb. 23: LA Galaxy goalkeeper Novak Micovic (1) makes a save during the first half against San Diego FC at Dignity Health Sports Park. San Diego FC won the game, 2-0, winning its inaugural game.
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Feb. 22: The Seattle Sounders' Cristian Roldan (7) and Charlotte FC's Pep Biel (16) battle for the ball during the first half at Lumen Field. The game ended in a 2-2 tie.
(Stephen Brashear, Imagn Images)
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Feb. 22: New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese corrals the ball as Inter Miami's Lionel Messi challenges during the second half at Chase Stadium. The game ended in a 2-2 tie.
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Feb. 22: FC Cincinnati's Corey Baird (11) controls the ball against the New York Red Bulls during the second half at TQL Stadium. FC Cincinnati won the game, 1-0.
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Feb. 22: Minnesota United's Kelvin Yeboah (9) and LAFC's Timothy Tillman (11) attempt to get a loose ball during the first half at BMO Stadium. LAFC won the game, 1-0.
(Gary A. Vasquez, Imagn Images)
Yeboah, 28, has played in 23 games across all competitions with a goal for LAFC in 2025. He signed a two-year deal in January 2025, making $550,000 in guaranteed compensation.
LAFC acquired Yeboah from San Diego FC , which selected him in the 2024 MLS Re-Entry draft after Columbus did not re-sign him. He played 93 total games with Columbus from 2022-24.
Yeboah started his career in Europe with England 's Manchester City in 2014, but did not play with the club. He made stops at French club Lille (2015-16), Dutch club Twente (2016-17), and Spanish clubs Real Oviedo (2017-18), Numancia (2018-2020) and Celta Fortuna (2019-2020). He also played Wisła Kraków in Poland (2020-22) before joining MLS. Yeboah played with Ghana 's Under-20, Under-23 and Senior Team during his career.
Derrick Jones (5) and midfielder Yaw Yeboah (14) work together with the Columbus Crew during preseason training on Feb. 5, 2024.
Jones, 28, has only played three matches for Columbus in 2025, making $387,500 in guaranteed compensation.
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Jones has played with five different MLS clubs in his career, including the Philadelphia Union 's first and second team (2016-19), Nashville SC (2019-20), Houston Dynamo (2021-22), Charlotte FC (2022-23) and Columbus since 2024. He also played with United States Under-20 team in 2017, and the Under-23 team in 2019.
Columbus Crew will face FC Cincinnati in Game 1 of their first-round, best-of-three series on Monday, Oct. 27, while LAFC hosts Austin FC in Game 1 on Wednesday.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLS suspends two players for league rules violation before playoffs
