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USL Suspends Meyers, Alvarado

Related Topics: Swope Park Rangers, Penalty card

Sunday, the Swope Park Rangers were left in a bad situation when both outside backs were red carded in Sundays Western Conference Semifinal against the Orange County Blues. The Rangers held on and even regained the lead to advance to the Western Conference Final despite playing two men down.

The USL was quick to hand down the expected suspensions Monday.

Ever Alvarado received a straight red for s for a challenge from behind on Orange County's A.J. Gray in the 69th. He has been suspended the standard one game for a red card.

Tommy Meyer received a straight red for his foul on Akwafei Ajeakwa in the 88th.