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MLS·BREAKING·July 31, 2026 03:13 AM ET

MLS gives Gerardo Valenzuela two-game ban for violent conduct

An undisclosed fine accompanies the Matchday 18 ruling.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 311 min read
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What happened: The MLS Disciplinary Committee added one match to the FC Cincinnati midfielder's automatic red-card suspension for a 90th-plus-minute incident on July 25. He will sit Aug. 1 against San Jose and Aug. 15 against Orlando.

Why it matters: The ruling removes Valenzuela from two consecutive MLS fixtures during the regular-season playoff race. His March suspension was fully served by April 4, making the July action a separate case.

What to watch: Valenzuela's suspension ends after the Orlando match.

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