Major League Soccer announced tonight that Orlando City midfielder Pierre Da Silva and Philadelphia Union midfielder Fafa Picault have each been issued a three-game suspension and fined an undisclosed amount for use of offensive language during their preseason, doubleheader, closed-door scrimmage on Feb. 14.
Da Silva will miss matches on March 3 against D.C. United, March 10 against Minnesota United FC, and March 17 against New York City.
“MLS, its clubs, players, fans and the MLS Players Association have a zero tolerance policy against offensive, discriminatory language at its games (including pre-season games and scrimmages), and are committed to creating an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity” MLS stated in a press release.