Overview

• Leagues Cup’s Disciplinary Committee on Friday suspended Suárez for six matches for spitting at Seattle’s head of security Gene Ramirez after the final.
• Sergio Busquets was banned two matches, Tomás Avilés three, and Seattle staff member Steven Lenhart five; all four also received fines.
• The penalties apply solely to future Leagues Cup games, rendering Suárez ineligible until six matches are served, while MLS reserved the right to impose additional punishment.
• The incident followed Seattle’s 3-0 win at Lumen Field, where Suárez first grabbed 20-year-old Obed Vargas and a melee ensued, according to match footage and reports.
• Suárez posted an Instagram apology on Thursday expressing regret, and Inter Miami said it condemns the altercations and is cooperating with Leagues Cup and MLS officials.