The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued the following rulings following Matchday 30 of the 2026 season.
HOU-SD fines
The MLS Disciplinary Committee has found Houston Dynamo FC and San Diego FC in violation of the Mass Confrontation Policy following their match on Oct. 14.Â
Houston have violated the policy for the first time this season, and fines have been issued to the club and head coach Ben Olsen. San Diego have violated the policy for the first time this season, and fines have been issued to the club and head coach Mikey Varas.Â
Due to their roles in the mass confrontation, Houston Dynamo midfielder Duane Holmes and defender Lucas Halter, San Diego midfielder Gabriel Pirani and performance scientist Carson O’Coyne will be fined for inciting and/or escalating a mass confrontation.
Lyle Foster warned
The MLS Disciplinary Committee has placed Houston Dynamo forward Lyle Foster on ‘official warning’ for the remainder of the 2026 MLS season (including Audi MLS Cup Playoffs) for violent conduct against San Diego midfielder Onni Valakari in the 53rd+ minute of their match on Oct. 14.
