The following is a press release from the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer, concerning the league disciplinary committee’s ruling on midfielder Nigel De Jong’s recent foul that occurred in a match against the Portland Timbers.
De Jong to miss matches against Houston Dynamo, Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City
CARSON, Calif. (Friday, April 15, 2016) – The MLS Disciplinary Committee has suspended LA Galaxy midfielder Nigel de Jong for three games and issued an undisclosed fine for his foul in the 73rd minute of LA’s match against the Portland Timbers on April 10.
LA Galaxy Midfielder Nigel de Jong Suspended Three Games
De Jong will serve his suspension during the Galaxy’s matches against the Houston Dynamo (Friday, April 15), Real Salt Lake (Saturday, April 23), and at Sporting Kansas City (Sunday, May 1).
The Galaxy are in action tonight when they face the Houston Dynamo in a road match at BBVA Compass Stadium at 4 p.m. PT live on UniMás.
Main Photo Credit
Main Photo Caption: CARSON, CA – APRIL 10: Nigel de Jong #34 of Los Angeles Galaxyduring Los Angeles Galaxy’s MLS match against Portland Timbers at the StubHub Center on April 10, 2016 in Carson, California. The match ended in a 1-1 tie. (Photo by Shaun Clark / Getty Images Sport)
