NEW YORK — Major League Soccer's disciplinary committee has suspended Real Salt Lake forward Alvaro Saborio one game for a late flop against San Jose and fined Earthquakes goalkeeper Jon Busch $500 for making an obscene gesture.
The league announced the disciplinary actions Friday in connection with the July 23 game between the two teams.
The committee says Saborio fell in a deliberate attempt to deceive officials and gain an unfair advantage in the 61st minute. The subsequent foul and penalty kick goal directly impacted San Jose's next match because defender Bobby Burling was issued a red card on the play.
Saborio will serve his suspension Saturday against Columbus. He also was fined $1,000.
The MLS Players Union appealed on Saborio's behalf but MLS Commissioner Don Garber upheld the decision.
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When I first heard about this I was mad because Charlie Davies only received a fine for his blatant dive that cost us 2 points. But, then I realized that Sabo's dive not only cost San Jose possibly 1 point, but one of their players was suspended from More..
I am a devoted RSL fan, and I am satisfied and even pleased with the suspension. The whole thing is pointless if the outcome is going to be affected by dishonest or flopping players. I don't want to have anything to do with that.
They've got to start somewhere...and it might as well be with Sabo. If they don't clean up this kind of nonsense, many fans will be driven away (me).
My only question is this: Will the referee also be suspended and fined? Will soccer ever More..