MLS Punishes Bad Actors

By Anonymous (not verified), April 14, 2026

For Immediate Release
MLS Communications

MLS Disciplinary Committee Decisions

NEW YORK (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) – The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Austin FC midfielder Besard Sabovic for violating the league’s policy regarding simulation/embellishment in the 57th minute of Austin’s match against LA Galaxy on April 11th.

The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Portland Timbers forward Kristoffer Velde for violating the league’s policy regarding simulation/embellishment in the 58th minute of Portland’s match against LAFC on April 11th.