NEW YORK (AP) — New England Revolution coach caleb porter On Friday, he was fined by Major League Soccer for criticizing a substitute official who officiated his team's games while unionized referees and assistants were locked out.
MLS has not announced the amount of the fine.
New England has the worst record in the 29-team league with four losses and one tie. Porter, 49, who was hired in December, spoke after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Chicago. He was furious with referee Kyle Johnston, who gave the decision to Revolution. Carles Gil He received a yellow card for diving in the 5th minute of added time in the second half.
“We've never gotten a big call, and we've had a lot of calls against us. I think today was one of those days. I'm a little tired of it, to be honest with you,” Porter said. said. I think it's just a lack of respect, especially when Carles scored what I think was the game-winning goal on the break, he's one of the best players in the league and he just kills opponents. At least that's a foul. In my opinion, he made the play invalid and the referee didn't even call a foul, so it's a foul and a yellow card.
“I don't know how that could happen. It's just shocking. And then there was the exact same play on the other sideline, and the linesman raised the flag, and the call was actually much softer than the call on our side.”
Full-time MLS employees were locked out for 37 days until Tuesday's announcement of a seven-year labor contract. They plan to return this weekend. Replacement officials were used for the first 69 games in the opening five weeks of this season.
“If both coaches were furious, all the players, 22 players, you knew it was a poor game for the officials,” Porter said.
Porter said his team had been instructed not to comment on his replacement.
“They won't let us talk. If we do, we'll be fined, warned or reprimanded,” Porter said. “We can't tell them anything. We'll probably get fined for even saying it now, but I don't care because I need to protect the team and I need to do something about it.” please do not.”
The MLS Competition Manual defines “public criticism” as “acts that damage the public image or reputation of MLS and/or clubs.” Such conduct is subject to discipline by the Commissioner or his/her designee. ”
Los Angeles FC coach Steve Celandro was fined $10,000 by Major League Soccer on March 6 for complaining during last weekend's game against Salt Lake City, which was played in snow and lightning.
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