Overview

• The MLS Disciplinary Committee issued a fine for violating the simulation/exaggeration policy stemming from a 26th‑minute incident on September 24 against New York City FC.
• The monetary amount of the sanction was not disclosed by the league, and no suspension or appeal has been announced.
• League video shows De Paul holding his face after a back‑arm from Andrés Perea, with the footage indicating the contact struck De Paul’s left shoulder.
• Referee Filip Dujic awarded a foul to Inter Miami during the match as Perea protested the decision on the field.
• Inter Miami won the game 4–0, and reporting notes De Paul hit his left shoulder when he fell to the ground.