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Ortiz suspended for embellishment; 'Caps, DC United warned for mass confrontation

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NEW YORK (May 30, 2017) – The MLS Disciplinary Committee announced today that D.C. United forward José Ortiz was found guilty of simulation/embellishment during the 59th minute of D.C.’s match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on May 27.

Ortiz has been suspended for one game and issued an undisclosed fine.

D.C. United are awarded the penalty... #VWFC #VANvDC pic.twitter.com/X91Lt3qHuP

— Vancouver Whitecaps (@WhitecapsFC) May 28, 2017

In addition, both Vancouver Whitecaps FC and D.C. United have been found in violation of the Mass Confrontation Policy in the 90+ minute of the teams’ match on May 27.