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FC Dallas fined for roster violation against Orlando City

 

FC Dallas wasn’t docked points for a recent violation, but the club did take a hit financially.

MLS has fined FC Dallas $75,000 of General Allocation Money and an additional $25,000 for a roster violation during the Sept. 30 match against Orlando City. Prior to the match, Michael Barrios was listed as a starter but was promptly removed shortly before kickoff. The rule states any player removed within an hour of kickoff may not enter the match.

Barrios did just that in the 84th minute of what turned out to be an FC Dallas tie with Orlando City, violating the rule.

“The referee crew’s administrative error and decision to place Michael Barrios on the official match roster was carefully considered while making the decision to sanction FC Dallas for this rule violation,” said MLS Deputy Commissioner Mark Abbott.  “However, all of our clubs are aware of game day roster rules and FC Dallas should have removed Barrios from the official match roster.”

Fortunately for FC Dallas, the error will not cost the club points. As things stand, FC Dallas sits level on points for a playoff spot with a game in hand.

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    • @Rey TBH, if I’m FCD I’d rather lose the point, since if they have any real shot at winning the Cup this year, they’ll hop past 2 of the 3 from the group of Hou/RSL/SJ anyways having a game in hand on the latter two. As a money ball team, they can’t be throwing away allocation money. Technically, it’s only 1% of their payroll (and even less than that given TAM will probably rise next season), but that means somebody has to take a pay cut. Unless they want to just cut one of their ten players making less than 100K and just not use a roster spot:

      https://public.tableau.com/views/MLSPU9-15-17/Dashboard1?&:showVizHome=no

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      • On the other hand, FCD probably lobbied hard for this punishment and argued they should get off light given the Hunts helped save the league. I can see why when they already have an apathetic fan base even when they’re good.

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