NEW YORK, NY (Thursday, August 27, 2015) – This week, Orlando City SC filed an appeal for the red card issued to defender Rafael Ramos in the 36th minute of the August 22 match against Toronto FC (VIDEO).
An independent review panel consisting of one representative from the U.S. Soccer Federation, one representative from the Canadian Soccer Association and one representative of the Professional Referees Organization (PRO), were not unanimous that the referee had made a serious and obvious error in the send-off.
An independent review panel consisting of one representative from the U.S. Soccer Federation, one representative from the Canadian Soccer Association and one representative of the Professional Referees Organization (PRO), were not unanimous that the referee had made a serious and obvious error in the send-off.
As a result, Ramos will serve his one-match suspension and will miss Orlando’s next MLS match, against the Chicago Fire on August 29 at the Citrus Bowl (7:30 p.m. ET, MLS LIVE).
Per league policy, Orlando City SC will have one more unsuccessful appeal for any send-off review during the 2015 season.
Per league policy, Orlando City SC will have one more unsuccessful appeal for any send-off review during the 2015 season.
By: Editor
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