Overview

• The Leagues Cup Disciplinary Committee suspended Suárez for six matches for spitting at a Seattle staff member after the Sept. 1 final in Seattle.
• The punishment applies only to future Leagues Cup editions, rendering him ineligible until six games are served and leaving his MLS availability unchanged for now.
• Inter Miami’s Sergio Busquets was banned two matches, Tomás Avilés three, and Sounders assistant Steven Lenhart five, with all suspensions limited to Leagues Cup play and accompanied by fines.
• Footage showed Suárez appearing to spit at Sounders head of security Gene Ramirez after a melee that included Suárez grabbing Obed Vargas and Busquets striking Vargas.
• Suárez issued a public apology on Sept. 4, and Inter Miami said it condemns the altercations following the final.