Brian Mullan Suspended 10 Games For Tackle On Steve Zakuani
Sporting KC To Appeal Aurelien Collin’s Suspension
The Kansas City Star is reporting this morning that Sporting is appealing for the red-card suspension to be taken away under the notion of mistaken identity.
Collin was then issued the red card. He was already carrying a yellow card from earlier in the game.
Read Article >MLS Reviewing Several Weekend Incidents, Including Brian Mullan’s Tackle Of Steve Zakuani
In Mullan’s tackle on Zakuani, these guidelines from the MLS Disciplinary Committee’s parameters come into play:
Although Mullan was shown red, the awful challenge didn’t just injure Zakuani. It was reckless and with little intent to win the ball. Based on that, Mullan will almost undoubtedly see further suspension from the disciplinary committee. The ruling from the league is expected to come down on Tuesday.
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