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Conference alignment is as follows:</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Eastern Conference</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Atlanta United</li> <li>Charlotte FC</li> <li>Chicago Fire FC</li> <li>FC Cincinnati</li> <li>Columbus Crew</li> <li>D.C. United</li> <li>Inter Miami CF</li> <li>CF Montréal</li> <li>Nashville SC</li> <li>New England Revolution</li> <li>New York City FC</li> <li>New York Red Bulls</li> <li>Orlando City SC</li> <li>Philadelphia Union</li> <li>Toronto FC</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Western Conference</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Austin FC</li> <li>Colorado Rapids</li> <li>FC Dallas</li> <li>Houston Dynamo FC</li> <li>Los Angeles Football Club</li> <li>LA Galaxy</li> <li>Minnesota United FC</li> <li>Portland Timbers</li> <li>Real Salt Lake</li> <li>St. Louis CITY SC</li> <li>San Jose Earthquakes</li> <li>Seattle Sounders FC</li> <li>Sporting Kansas City</li> <li>Vancouver Whitecaps FC</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="body-part d3-l-col__col-12"> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <h2>MLS Regular Season</h2> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Each of the 29 MLS clubs will play 34 matches in the MLS Regular Season, 17 at home and 17 away.</li> <li>All clubs in the Eastern Conference will play all intra-conference opponents two (2) times and six (6) cross-conference opponents one (1) time. All clubs in the Western Conference will play all intra-conference opponents two (2) times, one (1) to two (2) additional intra-conference opponents one (1) time, and six (6) to seven (7) different cross-conference opponents one (1) time. </li> <li>At the end of the MLS Regular Season, the top seven teams from each conference will automatically qualify to the Round One Best-of-3 series while the next two teams in each conference standings will qualify for a single-elimination Audi MLS Cup Playoffs Wild Card match. The winners of each Wild Card game will earn a spot in the Round One Best-of-3 series.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="body-part d3-l-col__col-12"> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>POINT SYSTEM:</strong> Clubs will receive three points for a win, one point for a tie and zero points for a loss.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>GAME DAY ROSTERS:</strong> Each team can select a maximum of 20 players (11 starters and nine substitutes) for its official match roster. Teams are allowed a maximum of five <strong>Normal Substitutions</strong> per game to be used over the course of three opportunities, excluding half-time and match delays, but including cooling and/or drink breaks.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>Additionally, MLS will continue to implement the concussion substitutes initiative. This initiative allows teams to make up to two concussion substitutions during a match to replace players with concussions or suspected concussions, regardless of the number of normal substitutions already used. If a team elects to use a concussion substitution, its opponent will receive an additional substitution and opportunity.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><a href="https://www.theifab.com/trials/concussion-substitutes" target="_blank">More information on The IFAB’s Concussion Substitution Protocol B is available here at TheIFAB.com</a></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>TEAM BENCHES:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Both the home team and visiting team will be allowed a maximum of 19 individuals on their respective club benches (nine named substitute players, nine staff members, one club physician).</li> <li>Two Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) must be on the bench and named to the nine-person staff on the official match roster.</li> <li>If the visiting team has no Official Team Physician on the bench, a maximum of 18 total individuals (nine staff and nine named substitute players) will be allowed on the bench.</li> <li>The home team is required to have its Team Physician attend each MLS match and be seated on the home team bench.</li> <li>All individuals seated in the bench area must be listed on the Official Match Roster</li> <li>Suspended players and/or coaches cannot be in the bench area, locker room or on field level from 90 minutes prior to kick-off until the match officials have returned to their locker room.</li> <li>Non-rostered players cannot be in the bench area, locker room, or on field level from kick-off until the conclusion of the match.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>VENUE MEDICAL DIRECTOR:</strong> A Venue Medical Director (VMD) will attend every match during the MLS Regular Season and Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs. Designated by the home team’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the VMD is a licensed physician, who must be qualified to evaluate and manage on-field emergencies, including head injuries, and be familiar with the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) of the venue. The VMD’s roles include making the final decision and plan of care in consultation with club medical staff on all emergency situations and evaluations of suspected head injuries.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>The VMD is positioned at the Fourth Official’s table for the duration of the match. The VMD may move away from the Fourth Official’s table to confer with medical professionals and/or technical staffs as needed but must return to the Fourth Official’s table.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Return to Play Equity:</strong> Opposing players who simultaneously incur head injuries requiring off-field treatment, who are subsequently cleared to return to play, will return to the game at the same time, once both medical evaluations have been completed.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Exception:</strong> If a player is not cleared after an assessment by the medical staff and/or requires a substitution, the opposing Club’s player may re-enter the match before the substitution is completed.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>GAME CLOCK:</strong> The official game time for all MLS games will be managed on the field by the referee. If necessary, the referee may also allot additional time (a.k.a. "stoppage time”) at the end of each period (first half, second half, and if applicable, first extra time period and second extra time period during playoff matches) to account for injuries, cooling breaks, video reviews, time-wasting, or any other cause, including any significant delay to a restart.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>The stadium clock will start at kickoff of each half and run until the completion of each half, including any additional time at the end of the first and second half (i.e., 95:04).</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>For statistical purposes, the minutes for goals, substitutions, yellow cards, etc., will be listed from the first minute until the 90th minute. A goal scored at 15 minutes 10 seconds will be listed as having been scored in the 16th minute. Events occurring during stoppage time will follow the international norm by being marked with a "+" sign and the additional minutes. For example, a goal scored three minutes into first half stoppage time will be officially identified as happening at "45’+3’".</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>IN-STADIUM VAR ANNOUNCEMENTS:</strong> The International Football Association Board (IFAB) approved MLS’ implementation of in-stadium and broadcast VAR announcements, beginning with the 2024 season. VAR decisions will be announced by the center referee to fans in stadium and on broadcasts for viewers at home.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Timed Substitution Rule:</strong> Any player that is being substituted out of the match has a maximum of ten (10) seconds to leave the field of play. If a player does not leave the field of play within ten (10) seconds, the replacement player shall only be eligible to enter the field of play upon the first play stoppage following a sixty (60) second holding period (i.e., the team will play with one (1) less player for a minimum of sixty (60) seconds). Time is kept by the referee and starts when the Fourth Official signals that a substitution is to be made by raising the substitution board. The sixty (60) seconds holding period starts when play officially begins. Time is kept by the Fourth official. Player(s) must leave the field of play by the nearest point on the boundary line unless the referee indicates that the player(s) may leave the field of play at the halfway line or another point (e.g., for safety/security or injury).</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>If multiple substitutions are made at the same time by a team, each player leaving the match must leave the field of play within 10 seconds of the Fourth Official raising the substitution board for the final change.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>Exceptions:</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Goalkeeper substitutions</li> <li>Injuries and/or medical staff entering the field</li> <li>Special situations that have been pre-approved by the league office</li> <li>Safety/security reasons.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>The referee is not required to issue a yellow card for substitutions that take longer than 10 seconds (e.g., in the event a player takes eleven (11) seconds to leave the field, the referee is not required to issue a yellow card to the player). However, pursuant to the Laws of the Game, the referee shall continue to be eligible to issue a yellow card to a player if he/she believes the player is guilty of a delay of game offense (e.g., player takes excessive amount of time to leave the field of play).</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Off Field Treatment Rule:</strong> If the referee stops play due to a potential player injury in which the player remains on the ground for more than 15 seconds and the medical staff enters the field of play, the player may be required to leave the field of play for two minutes. The two-minute treatment period begins once the ball is put back into play. Time is kept by the fourth official with the support of the assistant video assistant referee (AVAR).</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>Exceptions:</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>The player indicates to the referee that he does not need medical staff to enter the field and resumes playing.</li> <li>The player voluntarily removes himself from the field of play to receive treatment from medical staff.</li> <li>Potential head injury (e.g., concussion). Suspected head injuries will be managed in accordance with MLS head injury protocols.</li> <li>Cardiac issue or life-threatening event (e.g., seizure, choking, etc.) will be managed according to the In-Match Medical Emergency Action Plan.</li> <li>The player is injured on a foul that resulted in a yellow or red card.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>Additionally, OTR does not apply to the assessment of potential injuries involving the following:</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Goalkeepers</li> <li>Penalty kick situations when the potentially injured player is the penalty kick taker.</li> <li>Instances when two players on the same team require medical staff to enter the field for an injury.</li> <li>Collisions involving the goalkeeper and an opposing player whereby both players require medical attention.</li> <li>A player is bleeding.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>COOLING AND DRINK BREAKS:</strong> MLS mandates the use of cooling breaks if the <a href="https://www.weather.gov/tsa/wbgt" >Wet Bulb Globe Temperature</a> (WBGT) measures 82 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Additionally, the referee can, at any time, implement a discretionary “drinks break” during cases in which player safety is determined to be at risk.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>The Fourth Official will read the WBGT at the kickoff spot at the conclusion of the pre-match warmup. A second reading will occur after the whistle blows for the end of the first half to determine if a hydration break is needed.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>Implementation and control of the breaks will be managed solely by the referee:</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Each cooling break will last between 90 seconds and 180 seconds in length based on the referee’s discretion, and each drinks break will last up to and not exceed one minute in length.</li> <li>Cooling and drinks breaks will be held approximately 30 minutes into each half (around the 30th and 75th minute, respectively). The ball must be out of play for either the cooling or drinks break to commence.</li> <li>The clock will continue to run, and all time allotted for the break will be added to stoppage time.</li> <li>Players must remain on the field of play.</li> <li>Coaches cannot leave their respective technical areas.</li> <li>Bench personnel cannot enter the field of play (excluding medical personnel).</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>MATCH POSTPONEMENT:</strong> Matches may be postponed when circumstances exist such that continuation of play would pose a threat to the safety of participants or spectators. In cases where a match is postponed prior to kick-off, but after the official match roster exchange, clubs will be permitted to change their rosters regardless of whether the rescheduled match occurs on a date prior to or after the next match in either club's schedule.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/2024-mls-match-delay-postponement-cancellation-and-forfeiture-policy" >View the complete match postponement guidelines</a></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>PLAYING FIELD DIMENSIONS AND MARKINGS:</strong> The match will be played on a field that remains the same size throughout the MLS Regular Season and Postseason unless a change is approved by the League and the visiting team is notified at least seven days in advance of the match. The field dimensions and markings will conform to MLS standards and The International Football Association Board (IFAB) Laws of the Game. No logos on the field, goal nets or corner flags will be allowed without prior written approval from the League Office.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>The playing field will be at a minimum 70 yards wide by 110 yards long.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>BALL STANDS:</strong> Ball Stands will be implemented in all matches during the MLS season as an opportunity to increase effective match time and to reduce match manipulation and gamesmanship. All MLS stadiums will provide a total of 14 Ball Stands, with five positioned on the sideline opposite the benches, two outside each club’s technical area for a total of four on the bench sideline, one additional one on the bench side at midfield, and two behind each goal line for a total of four.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Ball Retrieval</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>The on-field players for the team in possession of the restart can access the Ball Stand ball.</li> <li>Teams not in possession of the restart and bench personnel from either Club are prohibited from accessing the Ball Stand ball.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="adv-part d3-l-col__col-10"> <div class="oc-c-article__adv"> <div class="mls-o-adv-container mls-bodyarticle-leaderboard mls-bodyinsert-leaderboard-0"><div class="d3-l-grid--outer d3-l-adv-row"><div class="d3-l-grid--inner"><script>var googletag = googletag || {};googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];var slot = slot || {};googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.defineSlot(adUnit, gptconfig.adSizes, 'bodyinsert-leaderboard-0').defineSizeMapping(gptconfig.responsiveMappings['bodyarticle-leaderboard']).setTargeting('position', 'bodyinsert-leaderboard-0').addService(googletag.pubads());});</script><div class="d3-o-adv-block " data-id="bodyinsert-leaderboard-0" id="bodyinsert-leaderboard-0"></div></div></div><script>var googletag = googletag || {};googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];googletag.cmd.push(function () {googletag.display('bodyinsert-leaderboard-0');});</script></div> </div> </div> <div class="body-part d3-l-col__col-12"> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <h2>Officiating and Disciplinary Protocol</h2> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>REFEREES:</strong> All MLS referees are either USSF or CSA registered match officials, who are trained, assigned, and evaluated by the Professional Referee Organization (PRO).</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>REGULAR SEASON CAUTIONS AND SUSPENSIONS:</strong> Fines and suspensions will be levied against players for yellow card accumulations during the Regular Season as follows:</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Player accrues five yellow cards: $250 fine and a suspension from his next MLS Regular Season match.</li> <li>Player accrues an additional three yellow cards (eight total): $500 fine and a suspension from his next MLS Regular Season match.</li> <li>Player accrues an additional three yellow cards (11 total): $750 fine and a suspension from his next MLS Regular Season match.</li> <li>Player accrues an additional two yellow cards (13 total): $1,000 fine and a suspension from his next MLS Regular Season match.</li> <li>For each two yellow cards after the player’s fourth suspension, the player will be suspended from his next MLS Regular Season match and his fine will be doubled (e.g., fifth yellow card accumulation suspension: $2,000 fine)</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>GOOD BEHAVIOR INCENTIVE:</strong> A player will automatically reduce his yellow card accumulation total by one yellow card each time he appears in five consecutive matches without receiving a yellow card, red card or supplemental discipline in such matches. For clarity, a player cannot have a negative yellow card accumulation total; the Good Behavior Incentive can only reset to a zero-card total. This incentive will be automatically applied a maximum of three times throughout the course of the MLS Regular Season.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>For example, if a player on his third caution of the season completes five consecutive matches without receiving a card or supplemental discipline, that player will have one yellow card caution removed from his cumulative total, leaving the player with a total of two yellow cards. This player now has two remaining Good Behavior Incentive opportunities for the MLS Regular Season. If that player completes five more consecutive matches without receiving a card or supplemental discipline, one more yellow card is removed from his cumulative total leaving the player with a total of one yellow card and one more Good Behavior Incentive opportunity.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>The Good Behavior Incentive will only be applied to a player’s record when a match has been completed.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>BENCH BEHAVIOR POLICY:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Coaches, staff and substitute(d) players will be fined and/or suspended if they leave the bench to:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Egregiously protest (as determined by the MLS Disciplinary Committee or the League Office) an official’s decision.</li> <li>Express dissent toward an official.</li> <li>Engage in acts of unsporting and/or irresponsible behavior.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>PRO:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Under the IFAB Laws of the Game, bench personnel can be issued any combination of the following: “Technical Area Warnings,” yellow cards and red cards.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>MLS Disciplinary Committee or League Office:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Disciplinary actions may include but are not limited to: <ul> <li>Coaches and/or players who leave the bench to protest an official’s decision.</li> <li>Audio captured from field microphones and official’s wireless communications devices can be used to issue supplemental discipline.</li> </ul></li> <li>Discipline <ul> <li>Clubs <ul> <li>The first violation will serve as the club’s official warning.</li> <li>Any additional violations of the policy will result in fines and/or suspension.</li> </ul></li> <li>Players <ul> <li>The first violation will serve as the player’s official warning.</li> <li>Any additional violations of the policy will result in fines and/or suspension.</li> </ul></li> </ul></li> <li>Additional Authority <ul> <li>The MLS Disciplinary Committee will have the authority to waive the aforementioned warning and impose suspensions and/or fines on any incident it deems to be egregious.</li> </ul></li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Coaches, Team Officials, and Club Staff Members:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>In all instances, coaches and all technical staff will generally be held to a higher professional standard than players.</li> <li>A coach, technical staff member or team official guilty of misconduct may be issued a yellow card or red card by the referee.</li> <li>Any coach, technical staff member or team official sent off from an MLS match by the referee shall receive a minimum of an automatic one-match suspension and fine.</li> <li>Any coach, technical staff or team official acting in an unprofessional manner, in the opinion of the League, shall be subject to a fine and/or suspension as determined by the League Office.</li> <li>As per The IFAB Laws of the Game, if the offender cannot be identified, the most senior coach in the technical area at the time of the incident will receive the yellow card or red card.</li> <li>Major fines and/or suspensions, at the sole and absolute discretion of the League Office, shall be levied against players, coaches, or other team officials for conduct detrimental to MLS (whether or not they were cautioned by the referee for such match conduct).</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Medical Staff:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Medical staff who receive a red card during a match will miss the remainder of that match and will receive a minimum of an automatic one-match suspension and fine.</li> <li>The League, in its sole discretion, can suspend any member of the medical staff retroactively if warranted.</li> <li>If a suspension occurs because the medical staff has been found guilty of match official assault/abuse or an egregious act (as determined by the MLS Disciplinary Committee or the League Office), the medical staff member will not participate in any matchday related activities (e.g., player care) and is prohibited from entering the stadium tunnel area, locker rooms or field level at any time on matchday.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>TEAM OFFICIAL REGULAR SEASON CAUTIONS AND SUSPENSIONS:</strong> The club will be responsible to track yellow card totals for team officials during the Regular Season and postseason. Fines and suspensions will be levied against team officials for yellow card accumulations during the Regular Season as follows:</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Team Officials (including coaches) who accumulate three (3) yellow cards over the course of the Regular Season shall be fined and suspended for their next MLS Regular Season match.</li> <li>Yellow Card Accumulation thresholds will reset at the beginning of each season.</li> <li>The League Office may use discretion to apply any appropriate sanction regardless of the aforementioned recommendations.</li> <li>Similar to the application of yellow card accumulation for players, yellow cards will reset at the end of the MLS Regular Season (if a team qualifies for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs) and also before MLS Cup.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Yellow Card Accumulation for Second Yellow Cards</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>In cases where a team official (including coaches) is issued two yellow cards in the same match, only the first yellow card will be applied to that individual’s Yellow Card Accumulation total. The second yellow card, which resulted in the issuing of a red card, will not be counted against that individual’s Yellow Card Accumulation total.</li> <li>If a team official receives a first yellow card to trigger Yellow Card Accumulation, and in the same match receives a second yellow card that results in a red card, that individual will serve a total of two suspensions: one suspension for the red card and one suspension for Yellow Card Accumulation.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>ENTERING THE FIELD OF PLAY:</strong> Bench personnel, including players, are prohibited from entering the field of play at any time (excluding medical staff needed to tend to an injury).</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Non-Confrontational Incidents:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Any bench personnel, including substitute(d) players, who enter the field during a non-confrontational incident (as determined by the MLS Disciplinary Committee) and excluding spontaneous and momentary “celebrations”, will be issued a written warning for the first offense and be fined for subsequent violations.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Confrontational Incidents:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Any bench personnel, including substitute(d) players, who enter the field during a confrontational incident or acts in a confrontational manner (as determined by the MLS Disciplinary Committee) will be suspended and fined.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Additional Authority:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>The MLS Disciplinary Committee will have the authority to waive the warning and impose suspensions and/or fines on any non-confrontational incident it deems to be egregious and/or repeat behavior of an individual.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>THROWING/KICKING AN OBJECT TOWARD A FAN(S):</strong> Any player(s) or staff member who throws (strikes) or kicks an object (e.g., ball) toward a fan(s) is subject to sanctions including fines and/or suspensions.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>GAME SUSPENSION MANIPULATION:</strong> Players suspended from MLS Regular Season and postseason games who are released from their clubs for National Team duty will have their suspension(s) held in abeyance until the full completion of their international duty. International duty begins on the player’s call-in start date and ends upon the completion of the player’s final scheduled match during that specific FIFA International Window.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>A player will have his suspension held in abeyance if: (i) he leaves prior to the opening of the international window and/or; (ii) he returns to the National Team during the same window.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>MLS DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE:</strong> The mission of the MLS Disciplinary Committee is to ensure player safety and preserve the integrity and reputation of Major League Soccer. The MLS Commissioner, in his sole discretion, may issue disciplinary action for any on-field misconduct.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>The MLS Disciplinary Committee, comprised of three former MLS players (one designated by the MLS Players Association), one former MLS coach and one former MLS referee, will use the following parameters in determining when it can act under Video Review:</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Parameter 1: Where the Officials Do Not See the Incident, and therefore do not have the opportunity to act</strong>, the Committee will review any and all evidence and may act to discipline a player (i.e., an off-the-ball offense).</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><em>*Parameter 1 incidents are subject to consideration of the Official Warning and Official Notices clause.</em></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Parameter 2: Where the Officials See an Incident and issue(d) a red card,</strong> the Committee may review the play for further disciplinary action. Supplemental discipline (suspension and/or fine) will be administered if the Committee believes:</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>The offense is egregious in nature; and/or</li> <li>It must act to protect player safety; and/or</li> <li>It must protect the integrity of the game; and/or</li> <li>The player is guilty of repeat behavior.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><em>*Parameter 2 incidents are subject to consideration of the Official Warning and Official Notices clause.</em></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Parameter 3: Where the Officials See an Incident, and Do Not issue a red card or act on a case of clear and obvious simulation/embellishment that meets the conditions for suspension,</strong> the Committee shall issue the following:</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>A. One (1) Match Suspensions - On incidents in which PRO acknowledges an on-field referee/VAR error AND the Committee is unanimous at Red Card and One (1) match or Action Taken (simulation/embellishment) or in cases pursuant to Official Warnings or repeat behavior</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>B. Two (2) or more Match Suspensions - On incidents in which discipline warrants at least a two (2) match suspension.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>The play in question must be, in the unanimous opinion of the Committee from all available evidence:</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>a clear and unequivocal red card; and</li> <li>egregious or repeat behavior in nature, and/or</li> <li>such that the Committee must act to protect player safety or the integrity of the game; and/or</li> <li>Clear and obvious simulation/embellishment.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><em>*Parameter 3 incidents are subject to consideration of the Official Warning and Official Notices clause.</em></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Official Warnings and Official Notices</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>As described in this section, an official disciplinary warning (an “Official Warning”) or an official disciplinary notice (an “Official Notice”) may be issued to a player under the following circumstances:</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Official Warnings:</strong> If the play in question was (A) in the unanimous opinion of the MLS Disciplinary Committee from all available evidence, an act of clear and obvious simulation or embellishment that resulted in a penalty kick or a red card (including a second yellow) to the opposing player, or (B) in the unanimous opinion of the MLS Disciplinary Committee from all available evidence, a clear, obvious and unequivocal red card and the offense was egregious in nature and/or the MLS Disciplinary Committee must act to protect player safety or the integrity of the game and (C) the play was seen by the official but the player was not issued a red card for the incident and PRO does not acknowledge a referee/VAR error, the MLS Disciplinary Committee may issue an Official Warning to the player with notice to the player’s club and the MLSPA.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>If the player, having already been given an Official Warning under this Section 1, subsequently commits a similar offense (e.g., repeat behavior) in the same League Season that is also reviewed by the MLS Disciplinary Committee under the same parameters and circumstances described in (A) or (B) above, the MLS Disciplinary Committee may deviate from Parameter 3 and issue the player a one-game suspension and accompanying fine.</li> <li>The “probationary" period for incidents of Serious Foul Play will be cleared by the player if he does not receive a yellow or red card or supplemental discipline in his next five (5) consecutive MLS Regular Season matches.</li> <li>In cases where a player is guilty of Violent Conduct repeat behavior, the player will remain on probation for the remainder of the season, including post-season.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Official Notices:</strong> In cases of repeat behavior (i.e., more than one instance in which the player was reviewed by the MLS Disciplinary Committee) for an offense of a similar nature in which the actions do not merit an Official Warning, a suspension and/or fine, the MLS Disciplinary Committee may issue an Official Notice to the player, with notice to the player’s club and the MLSPA, to indicate the player’s behavior is being monitored for future offenses.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>The purpose of the Official Notice in these instances is to notify the player that his conduct is approaching, but has not yet crossed, the “line” by which he may be disciplined.</li> <li>The “probationary" period will be cleared by the player if he does not receive a yellow or red card or supplemental discipline in his next three (3) consecutive MLS Regular Season matches.</li> <li>In subsequent instances of similar behavior, the fact that the player has previously been issued an Official Notice for particular conduct may not be used by the MLS Disciplinary Committee as an aggravating factor when considering discipline. In other words, each play is reviewed by the MLS Disciplinary Committee on its own merits without consideration to prior instances of the same or similar conduct.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>All Official Warnings and Official Notices will reset at the end of each League Season.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>EXCEPTIONS TO PARAMETERS UNDER VIDEO REVIEW:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>The MLS Disciplinary Committee may act on any incident in which Video Review is either non-operational, or the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) and/or referee misapply the Video Review Manual protocol.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>In instances when Video Review is non-operational, or the VAR and/or referee misapply the Video Review protocol, the MLS Disciplinary Committee may act according to the above listed parameters, except there shall be no minimum match suspension threshold to act.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>The MLS Disciplinary Committee will generally follow the above parameters. However, the Commissioner still maintains the authority to determine whether on-field misconduct has occurred, and can issue supplemental discipline, including fines and suspensions, for off-field misconduct deemed detrimental to the reputation and public image of MLS, the club, and/or the game of soccer.</p> </div> </div> <div class="body-part d3-l-col__col-12"> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <h2>Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs</h2> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>QUALIFICATION:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>At the end of the 2024 MLS regular season, qualification for the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs will be determined by team standings.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Seeds 1-7 in each conference will automatically qualify for the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-of-3 Series.</li> <li>Seeds 8-9 in each conference will qualify for the single-elimination Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Wild Card matches.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>TEAM STANDINGS:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>Standings are determined by the highest number of points earned in each respective conference (three points for a win, one point for a tie, zero points for a loss).</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>In the event that any club in a conference is unable to play its full thirty-four (34) match schedule due to the cancellation of one or more matches, qualification for the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs will be determined by points per game.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>TIE-BREAKING PROCEDURES:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>In the event that two or more teams finish the MLS regular season with an equal number of points (or points per game), the following tiebreakers will be used. If the standard of points per game is used, the tiebreakers will be calculated on a per-game basis.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ol> <li>Total number of wins</li> <li>Goal Differential (GD)</li> <li>Goals For (GF)</li> <li>Fewest Disciplinary Points</li> <li>Away Goals Differential</li> <li>Away Goals</li> <li>Home Goals Differential</li> <li>Home Goals For</li> <li>Coin Toss (tie of two clubs) or Drawing of Lots (tie of three or more clubs)</li> </ol> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>After a winner of the MLS regular season tiebreaker is determined, any clubs that remain tied from the first round of tiebreaker shall go through a second round of the MLS regular season tiebreaker procedures in order to determine the next advancing club.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>The MLS regular season tiebreaker protocol will continue until the final team standings have been determined.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>DISCIPLINARY POINTS:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Foul - 1 Point</li> <li>Technical Staff Warnings - 2 Points</li> <li>Yellow Card - 3 Points</li> <li>Second Yellow Card - 7 Points*</li> <li>Straight Red Card - 7 Points</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>When an individual receives a second yellow card, the club will receive a maximum of seven Disciplinary Points total.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><em>*A club can only receive a maximum of seven Disciplinary Points for any individual incident.</em></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>AUDI 2024 MLS CUP PLAYOFFS FORMAT:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>The Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs will consist of the top nine (9) clubs from the Eastern and Western Conferences, respectively. The top seven (7) clubs from the Eastern and Western Conferences, respectively, will qualify directly for the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-of-3 Series. Seeds eight (8) and nine (9) from each conference will compete in an Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Wild Card match.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Wild Card Matches (2 games)</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Two single-game elimination matches hosted by the higher seed of each respective conference.</li> <li>If the score of a Wild Card match is tied after 90 minutes of regulation time, no extra time will be played. Teams will participate in a penalty shootout to determine the winner.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-of-3 Series (16-24 games)</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Every Round One Best-of-3 Series game will have a winner; the first team to win two matches in the series will advance.</li> <li>No extra time will be played if a match is tied after 90 minutes of regulation time. Teams will participate in a penalty shootout to determine the winner.</li> <li>Four teams from each conference will advance to the Conference Semifinals from the Round One Best-of-3 Series in each conference.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Round One Best-of-3 Matchups:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>The winner of each Wild Card match will advance to the Round One Best-of-3 Series to face their respective conference No. 1 seed.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Eastern Conference Wild Card Match: No. 1 vs. No. 8/No. 9</li> <li>Western Conference Wild Card Match: No. 1 vs. No. 8/No. 9</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>The remaining intraconference matchups will feature the higher seed hosting the lower seed in the first game.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li><em>Eastern Conference Round One Best-of-3 Series</em> <ul> <li><em>No. 1 vs. No. 8 or No. 9</em></li> <li><em>No. 2 vs. No. 7</em></li> <li><em>No. 3 vs. No. 6</em></li> <li><em>No. 4 vs. No. 5</em></li> </ul></li> <li><em>Western Conference Round One Best-of-3 Series</em> <ul> <li><em>No. 1 vs. No. 8 or No. 9</em></li> <li><em>No. 2 vs. No. 7</em></li> <li><em>No. 3 vs. No. 6</em></li> <li><em>No. 4 vs. No. 5</em></li> </ul></li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Round One Best-of-3 Series Hosting:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>The matches will be hosted in a home-away-home format with higher seeded teams hosting the first match and, if needed, the third match: <ul> <li>Match 1: higher seed hosts</li> <li>Match 2: lower seed hosts</li> <li>Match 3: higher seed hosts (as needed)</li> </ul></li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Conference Semifinals (4 games)</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Single-elimination games, hosted by the higher seeds.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>If the score of a Conference Semifinal game is tied after 90 minutes of regulation time, two 15-minute extra time periods will be played in their entirety. If the score is still tied at the end of the two extra time periods, the winner will be determined by a penalty shootout.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>Conference Semifinals Matchups:</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Eastern Conference Semifinals <ul> <li>Winner of No. 1 vs. No. 8/No. 9 series vs. winner of No. 4 vs. No. 5 series</li> <li>Winner of No. 3 vs. No. 6 series vs. winner of No. 2 vs. No. 7 series</li> </ul></li> <li>Western Conference Semifinals <ul> <li>Winner of No. 1 vs. No. 8/No. 9 series vs. winner of No. 4 vs. No. 5 series</li> <li>Winner of No. 3 vs. No. 6 series vs. winner of No. 2 vs. No. 7 series</li> </ul></li> <li>Conference Semifinal winners will advance to the Conference Final.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Conference Finals (2 games)</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Single-elimination matches, hosted by the higher seeds.</li> <li>If the score of a Conference Final game is tied at the end of regulation time, two 15-minute extra time periods will be played in their entirety. If the score is still tied at the end of the two extra time periods, the winner will be determined by a penalty shootout.</li> <li>Conference Final Matchups: <ul> <li><em>Eastern Conference Final: highest advancing seed vs. lowest advancing seed</em></li> <li>*Western Conference Final: highest advancing seed vs. lowest advancing seed </li> </ul></li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <pre><code> * </code></pre> <p>* The winner of each Conference Final match will advance to MLS Cup presented by Audi.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>MLS Cup presented by Audi (1 game)</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>A single match hosted by the finalist with the highest rank in the Supporters’ Shield standings.</li> <li>If the score of the game is tied after 90 minutes of regulation time, two 15-minute extra time periods will be played in their entirety. If the score is still tied at the end of the two extra time periods, the winner will be determined by a penalty shootout.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>AUDI MLS CUP PLAYOFFS MATCH PROCEDURES:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Player Substitutions</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>Teams will have a maximum of five normal substitutions over the course of three opportunities, excluding halftime and in-game match delays, and two concussion substitutions available for the duration of an Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoff game, including extra time. Clubs may carry over any unused substitution(s) and opportunities from regulation time into extra time. However, no additional substitutions will be added for extra time periods.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>If a club does not use all five of their permitted substitutions and all three of their opportunities during regulation, they are permitted to use them during the 15-minute extra time periods if the club still has an opportunity or opportunities available.</li> <li>Available substitutions during extra time can be used during the period between the end of regulation and the start of the first extra time period, or after the end of the first 15-minute extra time period without an opportunity.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Video Review</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>Video Review will be implemented at all Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoff games and MLS Cup presented by Audi.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>AUDI 2024 MLS CUP PLAYOFFS DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>Yellow card accumulation thresholds for players, coaches, and team officials are reset entering the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs.</li> <li>A player, coach, or team official who reaches an accumulation threshold in the last 2024 MLS regular season match (e.g., third for coaches and team officials, fifth, eighth, etc. for players) is eligible for the first match of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs and is eligible for the first regular season match of the following MLS season.</li> <li>A player, coach, or team official who receives a straight red card or second yellow in in the player’s or team’s last 2024 MLS regular season match is suspended for the next match for which that individual is eligible, including the first match of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs or the first regular season match of the following MLS season.</li> <li>A player, coach, or team official sanctioned by the MLS Disciplinary Committee during the 2024 MLS regular season and/or Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs will have any corresponding suspension(s) applied to the next match(es) for which that individual is eligible, including Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoff match(es) or the next regular season’s match(es).</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Yellow Card Accumulation During Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>Once the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs begin and up until the Conference Finals (when playoff yellow card accumulation will again reset):</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li>A player or team official receiving three cumulative yellow cards will be suspended. For clarification, a player who receives a third cumulative yellow card in the Conference Semifinal is eligible to play in the Conference Final where yellow card accumulation is reset.</li> <li>If a player or team official’s club does not advance to the next round of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs after the player receives a third yellow card, the suspension will not carry over into the next MLS regular season.</li> <li>A player or team official who is issued two yellow cards in the same match is suspended for their next match for which he is eligible, including an Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs round match, MLS Cup presented by Audi, and/or their next MLS regular season match.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>Yellow card(s) issued during the match (regulation and extra time) do not carry over to the penalty shootout. A player or team official who receives a yellow card during both the match (including extra time) and the penalty shootout is not sent off.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li><em>Example 1</em>: The goalkeeper is cautioned in his first match of the Playoffs. The goalkeeper is cautioned in the regulation portion of his second match. The same goalkeeper is cautioned during the penalty shootout in the second match. The goalkeeper is not sent off during the second match but is suspended for his next playoff match due to Yellow Card Accumulation.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li><em>Example 2</em>: Any player or team official cautioned twice during regulation (including extra time) or twice during the penalty shootout is sent off and suspended for their next match. In this instance, only the first of the two (2) yellow cards issued count towards the player or team official’s yellow card accumulation total.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Red Card and Yellow Card Accumulation During Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>A player or team official who receives a straight red card in the same match in which the player or team official previously received a third cumulative yellow card will be suspended for the player’s or team official’s next Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs match. The disciplinary sanction for the red card shall be served first (and regardless of whether their next match is their next Playoff match or the following MLS regular season), followed by the disciplinary sanction for yellow card accumulation.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li><em>Example 1:</em> A player or team official who receives a yellow card in regulation time and the penalty shootout in the Wild Card match, and then receives a yellow card in regulation time and red card in the penalty shootout in Game 2 of the Round One Best-of-3 Series match, will be suspended for Game 3 of the Round One Best-of-3 Series match (i.e., red card suspension) and Conference Semifinal (i.e., yellow card accumulation suspension).</li> <li><em>Example 2:</em> A player or team official who receives a yellow card in Game 1 of the Round One Best-of-3 Series match, a yellow card in Game 2 of the Round One Best-of-3 Series match, and a yellow card and a straight red card (not a second yellow card) in the Conference Semifinal will be suspended for the Conference Final (i.e., red card suspension) but is eligible to play in MLS Cup presented by Audi (in which yellow cards reset).</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>Red Card Suspensions</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>A player who receives a red card in any Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoff match, whether it is a straight red card or two yellow cards, is suspended for his next match.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <ul> <li><em>Example 1:</em> If the red card is issued during his club’s last postseason match, including MLS Cup, the suspension carries over to the first Regular Season match of 2025 MLS regular season.</li> <li><em>Example 2:</em> If the player receives a straight red card in the Conference Final, and his team advances, that player will serve his red card suspension in the MLS Cup presented by Audi.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>A player or team official who is issued two (2) yellow cards in the same match (two (2) during regulation including extra time or two (2) during a penalty shootout) IS SUSPENDED for the next match for which the player or team official is eligible including any subsequent Playoff round match, MLS Cup presented by Audi, or the player’s or team official’s next Regular Season match(es) in the following MLS season.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>AUDI MLS CUP PLAYOFFS - MLS DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>Disciplinary Committee sanctions will be applied to the next match in which a player or team official is eligible, including any round of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, MLS Cup presented by Audi, or the 2025 MLS regular season.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>If a player or team official receives a yellow card in a game, but the MLS Disciplinary Committee issues a one match (or more) suspension, the original yellow card will not be counted toward the player’s yellow card accumulation total.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>All incidents reviewed by the MLS Disciplinary Committee in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs will be evaluated through the same process as the MLS Regular Season and will be consistent with parameters outlined in the 2024 MLS Competition Guidelines.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><strong>AUDI MLS CUP PLAYOFFS MATCH DELAY, CANCELLATION, & FORFEITURE PROCESS:</strong></p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>In cases where MLS has determined that a club is unable to play on a scheduled Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs date and the league has determined that the match cannot be rescheduled, the club that is unable to play will forfeit the match and its opponent will advance. For the final game of the 2024 MLS regular season and in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs, a forfeited match will count as a completed match as it relates to individual discipline (i.e., yellow card accumulation, Good Behavior Incentive, suspension, etc.). In such a case where an individual is suspended for the forfeited match, the individual(s) will serve their suspension in the forfeited match and will be eligible for their first/next match of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs unless the suspension involves multiple matches.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>In cases where MLS has determined that both clubs are unable to play on a scheduled Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs date and the league has determined that the match cannot be rescheduled, the club with the higher points per game earned through the MLS regular season will advance.</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>Any player who was in-play on the field during an Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs match at the time the match was postponed, and who is subsequently injured or unavailable to participate before the resumption of the match, can only be replaced by a substitute on the official match roster of the postponed match (subject to the same goalkeeper exceptions as during the regular season). In the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs, this substitution can only be made if the club has an available substitution remaining, and such substitute will count against a club’s normally allotted number of substitutions. For any open substitute position(s) in a recommenced match that was originally filled for the postponed match but is now vacant due to an injury or unavailable player, clubs may place any player(s) from their active club roster as of the date of the postponed match on the match day roster as a substitute(s). Moving a player from the club’s roster as of the date of the original match directly into the starting lineup is prohibited unless done via a pre-match substitution or in the case of a Goalkeeper Exception.</p> </div> </div> <div class="body-part d3-l-col__col-12"> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <h2><strong>Serious Incident Protocol for In-Match Discriminatory Behavior</strong></h2> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p>When match officials witness discriminatory language or behavior by another player, coach or team staff action will be taken at the time. Using the powers afforded to the referee within Law 12, the use of offensive, insulting and/or abusive language or actions is to be a sending off offense (i.e., red card).</p> </div> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text "> <p><a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/serious-incident-protocol-for-in-match-discriminatory-behavior" >More information on the MLS Serious Incident Protocol can be found here.</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="body-part d3-l-col__col-12"> <div class="oc-c-body-part oc-c-body-part--text"> <div class="oc-c-article__author-footer"> <div class="oc-c-article__author-footer-name">MLSsoccer staff -</div> <span class="oc-c-article__author-footer-role"></span> <a class="oc-c-article__author-twitter" href="https://www.twitter.com/mls" target="_blank" title="Go to the Twitter profile"> <span>@mls</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="d3-l-col__col-12 mls-c-article__footer" data-block-type="story footer"> <div class="mls-c-article__tags"> <a 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Conference alignment is as follows:\n\nEastern Conference\n\n\nAtlanta United\nCharlotte FC\nChicago Fire FC\nFC Cincinnati\nColumbus Crew\nD.C. United\nInter Miami CF\nCF Montréal\nNashville SC\nNew England Revolution\nNew York City FC\nNew York Red Bulls\nOrlando City SC\nPhiladelphia Union\nToronto FC\n\n\nWestern Conference\n\n\nAustin FC\nColorado Rapids\nFC Dallas\nHouston Dynamo FC\nLos Angeles Football Club\nLA Galaxy\nMinnesota United FC\nPortland Timbers\nReal Salt Lake\nSt. Louis CITY SC\nSan Jose Earthquakes\nSeattle Sounders FC\nSporting Kansas City\nVancouver Whitecaps FCMLS Regular Season\n\n\nEach of the 29 MLS clubs will play 34 matches in the MLS Regular Season, 17 at home and 17 away.\nAll clubs in the Eastern Conference will play all intra-conference opponents two (2) times and six (6) cross-conference opponents one (1) time. All clubs in the Western Conference will play all intra-conference opponents two (2) times, one (1) to two (2) additional intra-conference opponents one (1) time, and six (6) to seven (7) different cross-conference opponents one (1) time. \nAt the end of the MLS Regular Season, the top seven teams from each conference will automatically qualify to the Round One Best-of-3 series while the next two teams in each conference standings will qualify for a single-elimination Audi MLS Cup Playoffs Wild Card match. The winners of each Wild Card game will earn a spot in the Round One Best-of-3 series.POINT SYSTEM: Clubs will receive three points for a win, one point for a tie and zero points for a loss.\n\nGAME DAY ROSTERS: Each team can select a maximum of 20 players (11 starters and nine substitutes) for its official match roster. Teams are allowed a maximum of five Normal Substitutions per game to be used over the course of three opportunities, excluding half-time and match delays, but including cooling and/or drink breaks.\n\nAdditionally, MLS will continue to implement the concussion substitutes initiative. This initiative allows teams to make up to two concussion substitutions during a match to replace players with concussions or suspected concussions, regardless of the number of normal substitutions already used. If a team elects to use a concussion substitution, its opponent will receive an additional substitution and opportunity.\n\nMore information on The IFAB’s Concussion Substitution Protocol B is available here at TheIFAB.com\n\nTEAM BENCHES:\n\n\nBoth the home team and visiting team will be allowed a maximum of 19 individuals on their respective club benches (nine named substitute players, nine staff members, one club physician).\nTwo Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) must be on the bench and named to the nine-person staff on the official match roster.\nIf the visiting team has no Official Team Physician on the bench, a maximum of 18 total individuals (nine staff and nine named substitute players) will be allowed on the bench.\nThe home team is required to have its Team Physician attend each MLS match and be seated on the home team bench.\nAll individuals seated in the bench area must be listed on the Official Match Roster\nSuspended players and/or coaches cannot be in the bench area, locker room or on field level from 90 minutes prior to kick-off until the match officials have returned to their locker room.\nNon-rostered players cannot be in the bench area, locker room, or on field level from kick-off until the conclusion of the match.\n\n\nVENUE MEDICAL DIRECTOR: A Venue Medical Director (VMD) will attend every match during the MLS Regular Season and Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs. Designated by the home team’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the VMD is a licensed physician, who must be qualified to evaluate and manage on-field emergencies, including head injuries, and be familiar with the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) of the venue. The VMD’s roles include making the final decision and plan of care in consultation with club medical staff on all emergency situations and evaluations of suspected head injuries.\n\n\nThe VMD is positioned at the Fourth Official’s table for the duration of the match. The VMD may move away from the Fourth Official’s table to confer with medical professionals and/or technical staffs as needed but must return to the Fourth Official’s table.\n\n\nReturn to Play Equity: Opposing players who simultaneously incur head injuries requiring off-field treatment, who are subsequently cleared to return to play, will return to the game at the same time, once both medical evaluations have been completed.\n\nException: If a player is not cleared after an assessment by the medical staff and/or requires a substitution, the opposing Club’s player may re-enter the match before the substitution is completed.\n\nGAME CLOCK: The official game time for all MLS games will be managed on the field by the referee. If necessary, the referee may also allot additional time (a.k.a. \"stoppage time”) at the end of each period (first half, second half, and if applicable, first extra time period and second extra time period during playoff matches) to account for injuries, cooling breaks, video reviews, time-wasting, or any other cause, including any significant delay to a restart.\n\nThe stadium clock will start at kickoff of each half and run until the completion of each half, including any additional time at the end of the first and second half (i.e., 95:04).\n\nFor statistical purposes, the minutes for goals, substitutions, yellow cards, etc., will be listed from the first minute until the 90th minute. A goal scored at 15 minutes 10 seconds will be listed as having been scored in the 16th minute. Events occurring during stoppage time will follow the international norm by being marked with a \"+\" sign and the additional minutes. For example, a goal scored three minutes into first half stoppage time will be officially identified as happening at \"45’+3’\".\n\nIN-STADIUM VAR ANNOUNCEMENTS: The International Football Association Board (IFAB) approved MLS’ implementation of in-stadium and broadcast VAR announcements, beginning with the 2024 season. VAR decisions will be announced by the center referee to fans in stadium and on broadcasts for viewers at home.\n\nTimed Substitution Rule: Any player that is being substituted out of the match has a maximum of ten (10) seconds to leave the field of play. If a player does not leave the field of play within ten (10) seconds, the replacement player shall only be eligible to enter the field of play upon the first play stoppage following a sixty (60) second holding period (i.e., the team will play with one (1) less player for a minimum of sixty (60) seconds). Time is kept by the referee and starts when the Fourth Official signals that a substitution is to be made by raising the substitution board. The sixty (60) seconds holding period starts when play officially begins. Time is kept by the Fourth official. Player(s) must leave the field of play by the nearest point on the boundary line unless the referee indicates that the player(s) may leave the field of play at the halfway line or another point (e.g., for safety/security or injury).\n\nIf multiple substitutions are made at the same time by a team, each player leaving the match must leave the field of play within 10 seconds of the Fourth Official raising the substitution board for the final change.\n\nExceptions:\n\n\nGoalkeeper substitutions\nInjuries and/or medical staff entering the field\nSpecial situations that have been pre-approved by the league office\nSafety/security reasons.\n\n\nThe referee is not required to issue a yellow card for substitutions that take longer than 10 seconds (e.g., in the event a player takes eleven (11) seconds to leave the field, the referee is not required to issue a yellow card to the player). However, pursuant to the Laws of the Game, the referee shall continue to be eligible to issue a yellow card to a player if he/she believes the player is guilty of a delay of game offense (e.g., player takes excessive amount of time to leave the field of play).\n\nOff Field Treatment Rule: If the referee stops play due to a potential player injury in which the player remains on the ground for more than 15 seconds and the medical staff enters the field of play, the player may be required to leave the field of play for two minutes. The two-minute treatment period begins once the ball is put back into play. Time is kept by the fourth official with the support of the assistant video assistant referee (AVAR).\n\nExceptions:\n\n\nThe player indicates to the referee that he does not need medical staff to enter the field and resumes playing.\nThe player voluntarily removes himself from the field of play to receive treatment from medical staff.\nPotential head injury (e.g., concussion). Suspected head injuries will be managed in accordance with MLS head injury protocols.\nCardiac issue or life-threatening event (e.g., seizure, choking, etc.) will be managed according to the In-Match Medical Emergency Action Plan.\nThe player is injured on a foul that resulted in a yellow or red card.\n\n\nAdditionally, OTR does not apply to the assessment of potential injuries involving the following:\n\n\nGoalkeepers\nPenalty kick situations when the potentially injured player is the penalty kick taker.\nInstances when two players on the same team require medical staff to enter the field for an injury.\nCollisions involving the goalkeeper and an opposing player whereby both players require medical attention.\nA player is bleeding.\n\n\nCOOLING AND DRINK BREAKS: MLS mandates the use of cooling breaks if the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) measures 82 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Additionally, the referee can, at any time, implement a discretionary “drinks break” during cases in which player safety is determined to be at risk.\n\nThe Fourth Official will read the WBGT at the kickoff spot at the conclusion of the pre-match warmup. A second reading will occur after the whistle blows for the end of the first half to determine if a hydration break is needed.\n\nImplementation and control of the breaks will be managed solely by the referee:\n\n\nEach cooling break will last between 90 seconds and 180 seconds in length based on the referee’s discretion, and each drinks break will last up to and not exceed one minute in length.\nCooling and drinks breaks will be held approximately 30 minutes into each half (around the 30th and 75th minute, respectively). The ball must be out of play for either the cooling or drinks break to commence.\nThe clock will continue to run, and all time allotted for the break will be added to stoppage time.\nPlayers must remain on the field of play.\nCoaches cannot leave their respective technical areas.\nBench personnel cannot enter the field of play (excluding medical personnel).\n\n\nMATCH POSTPONEMENT: Matches may be postponed when circumstances exist such that continuation of play would pose a threat to the safety of participants or spectators. In cases where a match is postponed prior to kick-off, but after the official match roster exchange, clubs will be permitted to change their rosters regardless of whether the rescheduled match occurs on a date prior to or after the next match in either club's schedule.\n\nView the complete match postponement guidelines\n\nPLAYING FIELD DIMENSIONS AND MARKINGS: The match will be played on a field that remains the same size throughout the MLS Regular Season and Postseason unless a change is approved by the League and the visiting team is notified at least seven days in advance of the match. The field dimensions and markings will conform to MLS standards and The International Football Association Board (IFAB) Laws of the Game. No logos on the field, goal nets or corner flags will be allowed without prior written approval from the League Office.\n\nThe playing field will be at a minimum 70 yards wide by 110 yards long.\n\nBALL STANDS: Ball Stands will be implemented in all matches during the MLS season as an opportunity to increase effective match time and to reduce match manipulation and gamesmanship. All MLS stadiums will provide a total of 14 Ball Stands, with five positioned on the sideline opposite the benches, two outside each club’s technical area for a total of four on the bench sideline, one additional one on the bench side at midfield, and two behind each goal line for a total of four.\n\nBall Retrieval\n\n\nThe on-field players for the team in possession of the restart can access the Ball Stand ball.\nTeams not in possession of the restart and bench personnel from either Club are prohibited from accessing the Ball Stand ball.Officiating and Disciplinary Protocol\n\nREFEREES: All MLS referees are either USSF or CSA registered match officials, who are trained, assigned, and evaluated by the Professional Referee Organization (PRO).\n\nREGULAR SEASON CAUTIONS AND SUSPENSIONS: Fines and suspensions will be levied against players for yellow card accumulations during the Regular Season as follows:\n\n\nPlayer accrues five yellow cards: $250 fine and a suspension from his next MLS Regular Season match.\nPlayer accrues an additional three yellow cards (eight total): $500 fine and a suspension from his next MLS Regular Season match.\nPlayer accrues an additional three yellow cards (11 total): $750 fine and a suspension from his next MLS Regular Season match.\nPlayer accrues an additional two yellow cards (13 total): $1,000 fine and a suspension from his next MLS Regular Season match.\nFor each two yellow cards after the player’s fourth suspension, the player will be suspended from his next MLS Regular Season match and his fine will be doubled (e.g., fifth yellow card accumulation suspension: $2,000 fine)\n\n\nGOOD BEHAVIOR INCENTIVE: A player will automatically reduce his yellow card accumulation total by one yellow card each time he appears in five consecutive matches without receiving a yellow card, red card or supplemental discipline in such matches. For clarity, a player cannot have a negative yellow card accumulation total; the Good Behavior Incentive can only reset to a zero-card total. This incentive will be automatically applied a maximum of three times throughout the course of the MLS Regular Season.\n\nFor example, if a player on his third caution of the season completes five consecutive matches without receiving a card or supplemental discipline, that player will have one yellow card caution removed from his cumulative total, leaving the player with a total of two yellow cards. This player now has two remaining Good Behavior Incentive opportunities for the MLS Regular Season. If that player completes five more consecutive matches without receiving a card or supplemental discipline, one more yellow card is removed from his cumulative total leaving the player with a total of one yellow card and one more Good Behavior Incentive opportunity.\n\nThe Good Behavior Incentive will only be applied to a player’s record when a match has been completed.\n\nBENCH BEHAVIOR POLICY:\n\nCoaches, staff and substitute(d) players will be fined and/or suspended if they leave the bench to:\n\n\nEgregiously protest (as determined by the MLS Disciplinary Committee or the League Office) an official’s decision.\nExpress dissent toward an official.\nEngage in acts of unsporting and/or irresponsible behavior.\n\n\nPRO:\n\n\nUnder the IFAB Laws of the Game, bench personnel can be issued any combination of the following: “Technical Area Warnings,” yellow cards and red cards.\n\n\nMLS Disciplinary Committee or League Office:\n\n\nDisciplinary actions may include but are not limited to:\n\n\nCoaches and/or players who leave the bench to protest an official’s decision.\nAudio captured from field microphones and official’s wireless communications devices can be used to issue supplemental discipline.\n\nDiscipline\n\n\nClubs\n\n\nThe first violation will serve as the club’s official warning.\nAny additional violations of the policy will result in fines and/or suspension.\n\nPlayers\n\n\nThe first violation will serve as the player’s official warning.\nAny additional violations of the policy will result in fines and/or suspension.\n\n\nAdditional Authority\n\n\nThe MLS Disciplinary Committee will have the authority to waive the aforementioned warning and impose suspensions and/or fines on any incident it deems to be egregious.\n\n\n\nCoaches, Team Officials, and Club Staff Members:\n\n\nIn all instances, coaches and all technical staff will generally be held to a higher professional standard than players.\nA coach, technical staff member or team official guilty of misconduct may be issued a yellow card or red card by the referee.\nAny coach, technical staff member or team official sent off from an MLS match by the referee shall receive a minimum of an automatic one-match suspension and fine.\nAny coach, technical staff or team official acting in an unprofessional manner, in the opinion of the League, shall be subject to a fine and/or suspension as determined by the League Office.\nAs per The IFAB Laws of the Game, if the offender cannot be identified, the most senior coach in the technical area at the time of the incident will receive the yellow card or red card.\nMajor fines and/or suspensions, at the sole and absolute discretion of the League Office, shall be levied against players, coaches, or other team officials for conduct detrimental to MLS (whether or not they were cautioned by the referee for such match conduct).\n\n\nMedical Staff:\n\n\nMedical staff who receive a red card during a match will miss the remainder of that match and will receive a minimum of an automatic one-match suspension and fine.\nThe League, in its sole discretion, can suspend any member of the medical staff retroactively if warranted.\nIf a suspension occurs because the medical staff has been found guilty of match official assault/abuse or an egregious act (as determined by the MLS Disciplinary Committee or the League Office), the medical staff member will not participate in any matchday related activities (e.g., player care) and is prohibited from entering the stadium tunnel area, locker rooms or field level at any time on matchday.\n\n\nTEAM OFFICIAL REGULAR SEASON CAUTIONS AND SUSPENSIONS: The club will be responsible to track yellow card totals for team officials during the Regular Season and postseason. Fines and suspensions will be levied against team officials for yellow card accumulations during the Regular Season as follows:\n\n\nTeam Officials (including coaches) who accumulate three (3) yellow cards over the course of the Regular Season shall be fined and suspended for their next MLS Regular Season match.\nYellow Card Accumulation thresholds will reset at the beginning of each season.\nThe League Office may use discretion to apply any appropriate sanction regardless of the aforementioned recommendations.\nSimilar to the application of yellow card accumulation for players, yellow cards will reset at the end of the MLS Regular Season (if a team qualifies for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs) and also before MLS Cup.\n\n\nYellow Card Accumulation for Second Yellow Cards\n\n\nIn cases where a team official (including coaches) is issued two yellow cards in the same match, only the first yellow card will be applied to that individual’s Yellow Card Accumulation total. The second yellow card, which resulted in the issuing of a red card, will not be counted against that individual’s Yellow Card Accumulation total.\nIf a team official receives a first yellow card to trigger Yellow Card Accumulation, and in the same match receives a second yellow card that results in a red card, that individual will serve a total of two suspensions: one suspension for the red card and one suspension for Yellow Card Accumulation.\n\n\nENTERING THE FIELD OF PLAY: Bench personnel, including players, are prohibited from entering the field of play at any time (excluding medical staff needed to tend to an injury).\n\nNon-Confrontational Incidents:\n\n\nAny bench personnel, including substitute(d) players, who enter the field during a non-confrontational incident (as determined by the MLS Disciplinary Committee) and excluding spontaneous and momentary “celebrations”, will be issued a written warning for the first offense and be fined for subsequent violations.\n\n\nConfrontational Incidents:\n\n\nAny bench personnel, including substitute(d) players, who enter the field during a confrontational incident or acts in a confrontational manner (as determined by the MLS Disciplinary Committee) will be suspended and fined.\n\n\nAdditional Authority:\n\n\nThe MLS Disciplinary Committee will have the authority to waive the warning and impose suspensions and/or fines on any non-confrontational incident it deems to be egregious and/or repeat behavior of an individual.\n\n\nTHROWING/KICKING AN OBJECT TOWARD A FAN(S): Any player(s) or staff member who throws (strikes) or kicks an object (e.g., ball) toward a fan(s) is subject to sanctions including fines and/or suspensions.\n\nGAME SUSPENSION MANIPULATION: Players suspended from MLS Regular Season and postseason games who are released from their clubs for National Team duty will have their suspension(s) held in abeyance until the full completion of their international duty. International duty begins on the player’s call-in start date and ends upon the completion of the player’s final scheduled match during that specific FIFA International Window.\n\n\nA player will have his suspension held in abeyance if: (i) he leaves prior to the opening of the international window and/or; (ii) he returns to the National Team during the same window.\n\n\nMLS DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE: The mission of the MLS Disciplinary Committee is to ensure player safety and preserve the integrity and reputation of Major League Soccer. The MLS Commissioner, in his sole discretion, may issue disciplinary action for any on-field misconduct.\n\nThe MLS Disciplinary Committee, comprised of three former MLS players (one designated by the MLS Players Association), one former MLS coach and one former MLS referee, will use the following parameters in determining when it can act under Video Review:\n\nParameter 1: Where the Officials Do Not See the Incident, and therefore do not have the opportunity to act, the Committee will review any and all evidence and may act to discipline a player (i.e., an off-the-ball offense).\n\n*Parameter 1 incidents are subject to consideration of the Official Warning and Official Notices clause.\n\nParameter 2: Where the Officials See an Incident and issue(d) a red card, the Committee may review the play for further disciplinary action. Supplemental discipline (suspension and/or fine) will be administered if the Committee believes:\n\n\nThe offense is egregious in nature; and/or\nIt must act to protect player safety; and/or\nIt must protect the integrity of the game; and/or\nThe player is guilty of repeat behavior.\n\n\n*Parameter 2 incidents are subject to consideration of the Official Warning and Official Notices clause.\n\nParameter 3: Where the Officials See an Incident, and Do Not issue a red card or act on a case of clear and obvious simulation/embellishment that meets the conditions for suspension, the Committee shall issue the following:\n\nA. One (1) Match Suspensions - On incidents in which PRO acknowledges an on-field referee/VAR error AND the Committee is unanimous at Red Card and One (1) match or Action Taken (simulation/embellishment) or in cases pursuant to Official Warnings or repeat behavior\n\nB. Two (2) or more Match Suspensions - On incidents in which discipline warrants at least a two (2) match suspension.\n\nThe play in question must be, in the unanimous opinion of the Committee from all available evidence:\n\n\na clear and unequivocal red card; and\negregious or repeat behavior in nature, and/or\nsuch that the Committee must act to protect player safety or the integrity of the game; and/or\nClear and obvious simulation/embellishment.\n\n\n*Parameter 3 incidents are subject to consideration of the Official Warning and Official Notices clause.\n\nOfficial Warnings and Official Notices\n\nAs described in this section, an official disciplinary warning (an “Official Warning”) or an official disciplinary notice (an “Official Notice”) may be issued to a player under the following circumstances:\n\nOfficial Warnings: If the play in question was (A) in the unanimous opinion of the MLS Disciplinary Committee from all available evidence, an act of clear and obvious simulation or embellishment that resulted in a penalty kick or a red card (including a second yellow) to the opposing player, or (B) in the unanimous opinion of the MLS Disciplinary Committee from all available evidence, a clear, obvious and unequivocal red card and the offense was egregious in nature and/or the MLS Disciplinary Committee must act to protect player safety or the integrity of the game and (C) the play was seen by the official but the player was not issued a red card for the incident and PRO does not acknowledge a referee/VAR error, the MLS Disciplinary Committee may issue an Official Warning to the player with notice to the player’s club and the MLSPA.\n\n\nIf the player, having already been given an Official Warning under this Section 1, subsequently commits a similar offense (e.g., repeat behavior) in the same League Season that is also reviewed by the MLS Disciplinary Committee under the same parameters and circumstances described in (A) or (B) above, the MLS Disciplinary Committee may deviate from Parameter 3 and issue the player a one-game suspension and accompanying fine.\nThe “probationary\" period for incidents of Serious Foul Play will be cleared by the player if he does not receive a yellow or red card or supplemental discipline in his next five (5) consecutive MLS Regular Season matches.\nIn cases where a player is guilty of Violent Conduct repeat behavior, the player will remain on probation for the remainder of the season, including post-season.\n\n\nOfficial Notices: In cases of repeat behavior (i.e., more than one instance in which the player was reviewed by the MLS Disciplinary Committee) for an offense of a similar nature in which the actions do not merit an Official Warning, a suspension and/or fine, the MLS Disciplinary Committee may issue an Official Notice to the player, with notice to the player’s club and the MLSPA, to indicate the player’s behavior is being monitored for future offenses.\n\n\nThe purpose of the Official Notice in these instances is to notify the player that his conduct is approaching, but has not yet crossed, the “line” by which he may be disciplined.\nThe “probationary\" period will be cleared by the player if he does not receive a yellow or red card or supplemental discipline in his next three (3) consecutive MLS Regular Season matches.\nIn subsequent instances of similar behavior, the fact that the player has previously been issued an Official Notice for particular conduct may not be used by the MLS Disciplinary Committee as an aggravating factor when considering discipline. In other words, each play is reviewed by the MLS Disciplinary Committee on its own merits without consideration to prior instances of the same or similar conduct.\n\n\nAll Official Warnings and Official Notices will reset at the end of each League Season.\n\nEXCEPTIONS TO PARAMETERS UNDER VIDEO REVIEW:\n\nThe MLS Disciplinary Committee may act on any incident in which Video Review is either non-operational, or the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) and/or referee misapply the Video Review Manual protocol.\n\n\nIn instances when Video Review is non-operational, or the VAR and/or referee misapply the Video Review protocol, the MLS Disciplinary Committee may act according to the above listed parameters, except there shall be no minimum match suspension threshold to act.\n\n\nThe MLS Disciplinary Committee will generally follow the above parameters. However, the Commissioner still maintains the authority to determine whether on-field misconduct has occurred, and can issue supplemental discipline, including fines and suspensions, for off-field misconduct deemed detrimental to the reputation and public image of MLS, the club, and/or the game of soccer.Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs\n\nQUALIFICATION:\n\nAt the end of the 2024 MLS regular season, qualification for the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs will be determined by team standings.\n\n\nSeeds 1-7 in each conference will automatically qualify for the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-of-3 Series.\nSeeds 8-9 in each conference will qualify for the single-elimination Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Wild Card matches.\n\n\nTEAM STANDINGS:\n\nStandings are determined by the highest number of points earned in each respective conference (three points for a win, one point for a tie, zero points for a loss).\n\nIn the event that any club in a conference is unable to play its full thirty-four (34) match schedule due to the cancellation of one or more matches, qualification for the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs will be determined by points per game.\n\nTIE-BREAKING PROCEDURES:\n\nIn the event that two or more teams finish the MLS regular season with an equal number of points (or points per game), the following tiebreakers will be used. If the standard of points per game is used, the tiebreakers will be calculated on a per-game basis.\n\n\nTotal number of wins\nGoal Differential (GD)\nGoals For (GF)\nFewest Disciplinary Points\nAway Goals Differential\nAway Goals\nHome Goals Differential\nHome Goals For\nCoin Toss (tie of two clubs) or Drawing of Lots (tie of three or more clubs)\n\n\nAfter a winner of the MLS regular season tiebreaker is determined, any clubs that remain tied from the first round of tiebreaker shall go through a second round of the MLS regular season tiebreaker procedures in order to determine the next advancing club.\n\nThe MLS regular season tiebreaker protocol will continue until the final team standings have been determined.\n\nDISCIPLINARY POINTS:\n\n\nFoul - 1 Point\nTechnical Staff Warnings - 2 Points\nYellow Card - 3 Points\nSecond Yellow Card - 7 Points*\nStraight Red Card - 7 Points\n\n\nWhen an individual receives a second yellow card, the club will receive a maximum of seven Disciplinary Points total.\n\nA club can only receive a maximum of seven Disciplinary Points for any individual incident.*\n\nAUDI 2024 MLS CUP PLAYOFFS FORMAT:*\n\nThe Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs will consist of the top nine (9) clubs from the Eastern and Western Conferences, respectively. The top seven (7) clubs from the Eastern and Western Conferences, respectively, will qualify directly for the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-of-3 Series. Seeds eight (8) and nine (9) from each conference will compete in an Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Wild Card match.\n\nAudi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Wild Card Matches (2 games)\n\n Two single-game elimination matches hosted by the higher seed of each respective conference.\n* If the score of a Wild Card match is tied after 90 minutes of regulation time, no extra time will be played. Teams will participate in a penalty shootout to determine the winner.\n\nAudi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-of-3 Series (16-24 games)\n\n\nEvery Round One Best-of-3 Series game will have a winner; the first team to win two matches in the series will advance.\nNo extra time will be played if a match is tied after 90 minutes of regulation time. Teams will participate in a penalty shootout to determine the winner.\nFour teams from each conference will advance to the Conference Semifinals from the Round One Best-of-3 Series in each conference.\n\n\nRound One Best-of-3 Matchups:\n\nThe winner of each Wild Card match will advance to the Round One Best-of-3 Series to face their respective conference No. 1 seed.\n\n\nEastern Conference Wild Card Match: No. 1 vs. No. 8/No. 9\nWestern Conference Wild Card Match: No. 1 vs. No. 8/No. 9\n\n\nThe remaining intraconference matchups will feature the higher seed hosting the lower seed in the first game.\n\n\nEastern Conference Round One Best-of-3 Series\n\n\nNo. 1 vs. No. 8 or No. 9\nNo. 2 vs. No. 7\nNo. 3 vs. No. 6\nNo. 4 vs. No. 5\n\nWestern Conference Round One Best-of-3 Series\n\n\nNo. 1 vs. No. 8 or No. 9\nNo. 2 vs. No. 7\nNo. 3 vs. No. 6\nNo. 4 vs. No. 5\n\n\n\nRound One Best-of-3 Series Hosting:\n\n\nThe matches will be hosted in a home-away-home format with higher seeded teams hosting the first match and, if needed, the third match:\n\n\nMatch 1: higher seed hosts\nMatch 2: lower seed hosts\nMatch 3: higher seed hosts (as needed)\n\n\n\nAudi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Conference Semifinals (4 games)\n\n\nSingle-elimination games, hosted by the higher seeds.\n\n\nIf the score of a Conference Semifinal game is tied after 90 minutes of regulation time, two 15-minute extra time periods will be played in their entirety. If the score is still tied at the end of the two extra time periods, the winner will be determined by a penalty shootout.\n\nConference Semifinals Matchups:\n\n\nEastern Conference Semifinals\n\n\nWinner of No. 1 vs. No. 8/No. 9 series vs. winner of No. 4 vs. No. 5 series\nWinner of No. 3 vs. No. 6 series vs. winner of No. 2 vs. No. 7 series\n\nWestern Conference Semifinals\n\n\nWinner of No. 1 vs. No. 8/No. 9 series vs. winner of No. 4 vs. No. 5 series\nWinner of No. 3 vs. No. 6 series vs. winner of No. 2 vs. No. 7 series\n\nConference Semifinal winners will advance to the Conference Final.\n\n\nAudi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Conference Finals (2 games)\n\n\nSingle-elimination matches, hosted by the higher seeds.\nIf the score of a Conference Final game is tied at the end of regulation time, two 15-minute extra time periods will be played in their entirety. If the score is still tied at the end of the two extra time periods, the winner will be determined by a penalty shootout.\nConference Final Matchups:\n\n\nEastern Conference Final: highest advancing seed vs. lowest advancing seed\nWestern Conference Final: highest advancing seed vs. lowest advancing seed \n\n\n\nThe winner of each Conference Final match will advance to MLS Cup presented by Audi.\n\n\nMLS Cup presented by Audi (1 game)\n\n\nA single match hosted by the finalist with the highest rank in the Supporters’ Shield standings.\nIf the score of the game is tied after 90 minutes of regulation time, two 15-minute extra time periods will be played in their entirety. If the score is still tied at the end of the two extra time periods, the winner will be determined by a penalty shootout.\n\n\nAUDI MLS CUP PLAYOFFS MATCH PROCEDURES:\n\nPlayer Substitutions\n\nTeams will have a maximum of five normal substitutions over the course of three opportunities, excluding halftime and in-game match delays, and two concussion substitutions available for the duration of an Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoff game, including extra time. Clubs may carry over any unused substitution(s) and opportunities from regulation time into extra time. However, no additional substitutions will be added for extra time periods.\n\n\nIf a club does not use all five of their permitted substitutions and all three of their opportunities during regulation, they are permitted to use them during the 15-minute extra time periods if the club still has an opportunity or opportunities available.\nAvailable substitutions during extra time can be used during the period between the end of regulation and the start of the first extra time period, or after the end of the first 15-minute extra time period without an opportunity.\n\n\nVideo Review\n\nVideo Review will be implemented at all Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoff games and MLS Cup presented by Audi.\n\nAUDI 2024 MLS CUP PLAYOFFS DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES:\n\n\nYellow card accumulation thresholds for players, coaches, and team officials are reset entering the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs.\nA player, coach, or team official who reaches an accumulation threshold in the last 2024 MLS regular season match (e.g., third for coaches and team officials, fifth, eighth, etc. for players) is eligible for the first match of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs and is eligible for the first regular season match of the following MLS season.\nA player, coach, or team official who receives a straight red card or second yellow in in the player’s or team’s last 2024 MLS regular season match is suspended for the next match for which that individual is eligible, including the first match of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs or the first regular season match of the following MLS season.\nA player, coach, or team official sanctioned by the MLS Disciplinary Committee during the 2024 MLS regular season and/or Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs will have any corresponding suspension(s) applied to the next match(es) for which that individual is eligible, including Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoff match(es) or the next regular season’s match(es).\n\n\nYellow Card Accumulation During Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs\n\nOnce the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs begin and up until the Conference Finals (when playoff yellow card accumulation will again reset):\n\n\nA player or team official receiving three cumulative yellow cards will be suspended. For clarification, a player who receives a third cumulative yellow card in the Conference Semifinal is eligible to play in the Conference Final where yellow card accumulation is reset.\nIf a player or team official’s club does not advance to the next round of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs after the player receives a third yellow card, the suspension will not carry over into the next MLS regular season.\nA player or team official who is issued two yellow cards in the same match is suspended for their next match for which he is eligible, including an Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs round match, MLS Cup presented by Audi, and/or their next MLS regular season match.\n\n\nYellow card(s) issued during the match (regulation and extra time) do not carry over to the penalty shootout. A player or team official who receives a yellow card during both the match (including extra time) and the penalty shootout is not sent off.\n\n\nExample 1: The goalkeeper is cautioned in his first match of the Playoffs. The goalkeeper is cautioned in the regulation portion of his second match. The same goalkeeper is cautioned during the penalty shootout in the second match. The goalkeeper is not sent off during the second match but is suspended for his next playoff match due to Yellow Card Accumulation.\nExample 2: Any player or team official cautioned twice during regulation (including extra time) or twice during the penalty shootout is sent off and suspended for their next match. In this instance, only the first of the two (2) yellow cards issued count towards the player or team official’s yellow card accumulation total.\n\n\nRed Card and Yellow Card Accumulation During Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs\n\nA player or team official who receives a straight red card in the same match in which the player or team official previously received a third cumulative yellow card will be suspended for the player’s or team official’s next Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs match. The disciplinary sanction for the red card shall be served first (and regardless of whether their next match is their next Playoff match or the following MLS regular season), followed by the disciplinary sanction for yellow card accumulation.\n\n\nExample 1: A player or team official who receives a yellow card in regulation time and the penalty shootout in the Wild Card match, and then receives a yellow card in regulation time and red card in the penalty shootout in Game 2 of the Round One Best-of-3 Series match, will be suspended for Game 3 of the Round One Best-of-3 Series match (i.e., red card suspension) and Conference Semifinal (i.e., yellow card accumulation suspension).\nExample 2: A player or team official who receives a yellow card in Game 1 of the Round One Best-of-3 Series match, a yellow card in Game 2 of the Round One Best-of-3 Series match, and a yellow card and a straight red card (not a second yellow card) in the Conference Semifinal will be suspended for the Conference Final (i.e., red card suspension) but is eligible to play in MLS Cup presented by Audi (in which yellow cards reset).\n\n\nRed Card Suspensions\n\nA player who receives a red card in any Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoff match, whether it is a straight red card or two yellow cards, is suspended for his next match.\n\n\nExample 1: If the red card is issued during his club’s last postseason match, including MLS Cup, the suspension carries over to the first Regular Season match of 2025 MLS regular season.\nExample 2: If the player receives a straight red card in the Conference Final, and his team advances, that player will serve his red card suspension in the MLS Cup presented by Audi.\n\n\nA player or team official who is issued two (2) yellow cards in the same match (two (2) during regulation including extra time or two (2) during a penalty shootout) IS SUSPENDED for the next match for which the player or team official is eligible including any subsequent Playoff round match, MLS Cup presented by Audi, or the player’s or team official’s next Regular Season match(es) in the following MLS season.\n\nAUDI MLS CUP PLAYOFFS - MLS DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE:\n\nDisciplinary Committee sanctions will be applied to the next match in which a player or team official is eligible, including any round of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, MLS Cup presented by Audi, or the 2025 MLS regular season.\n\nIf a player or team official receives a yellow card in a game, but the MLS Disciplinary Committee issues a one match (or more) suspension, the original yellow card will not be counted toward the player’s yellow card accumulation total.\n\nAll incidents reviewed by the MLS Disciplinary Committee in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs will be evaluated through the same process as the MLS Regular Season and will be consistent with parameters outlined in the 2024 MLS Competition Guidelines.\n\nAUDI MLS CUP PLAYOFFS MATCH DELAY, CANCELLATION, & FORFEITURE PROCESS:\n\nIn cases where MLS has determined that a club is unable to play on a scheduled Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs date and the league has determined that the match cannot be rescheduled, the club that is unable to play will forfeit the match and its opponent will advance. For the final game of the 2024 MLS regular season and in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs, a forfeited match will count as a completed match as it relates to individual discipline (i.e., yellow card accumulation, Good Behavior Incentive, suspension, etc.). In such a case where an individual is suspended for the forfeited match, the individual(s) will serve their suspension in the forfeited match and will be eligible for their first/next match of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs unless the suspension involves multiple matches.\n\nIn cases where MLS has determined that both clubs are unable to play on a scheduled Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs date and the league has determined that the match cannot be rescheduled, the club with the higher points per game earned through the MLS regular season will advance.\n\nAny player who was in-play on the field during an Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs match at the time the match was postponed, and who is subsequently injured or unavailable to participate before the resumption of the match, can only be replaced by a substitute on the official match roster of the postponed match (subject to the same goalkeeper exceptions as during the regular season). In the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs, this substitution can only be made if the club has an available substitution remaining, and such substitute will count against a club’s normally allotted number of substitutions. For any open substitute position(s) in a recommenced match that was originally filled for the postponed match but is now vacant due to an injury or unavailable player, clubs may place any player(s) from their active club roster as of the date of the postponed match on the match day roster as a substitute(s). Moving a player from the club’s roster as of the date of the original match directly into the starting lineup is prohibited unless done via a pre-match substitution or in the case of a Goalkeeper Exception.Serious Incident Protocol for In-Match Discriminatory Behavior\n\nWhen match officials witness discriminatory language or behavior by another player, coach or team staff action will be taken at the time. 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