Cincinnati’s Miazga suspended by MLS for 3 games due to ‘misconduct’

The MLS had suspended FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga for three matches and issued an undisclosed fine for “misconduct” after an incident that occurred following his team’s playoff win over the New York Red Bulls. The suspension effectively ends Miazga’s campaign, ruling him out of Saturday’s Eastern Conference final against the Columbus Crew, as well as the MLS Cup final, should Cincinnati get that far. The incident has led to a back-and-forth between the MLS, the PSRA, and the MLS Players Association. The article will discuss the details of the incident, the responses from both the league and the players’ association, and the impact of the suspension on Miazga and his team.

FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga has been suspended for three matches and fined for misconduct following his team’s playoff win over the New York Red Bulls. Miazga’s unauthorized access to an area reserved for match referees resulted in the suspension. The incident has sparked controversy, with the MLS Players Association accusing the Professional Soccer Referees Association of releasing false statements regarding the incident. The suspension effectively ends Miazga’s campaign, ruling him out of the Eastern Conference final and the MLS Cup final, should Cincinnati advance.