MLS’ top scorer suspended for four matches for violating league’s anti-harassment policy
Real Salt Lake star Cristian “Chicho” Arango has been suspended for violating the league’s anti-harassment policy, MLS announced Monday night.
The 29-year-old Arango will miss three games in Salt Lake City and the upcoming MLS All-Star Game, for which he was selected.
Real Salt Lake said in a statement that it “fully cooperated with Major League Soccer’s investigation and accepts the disciplinary decision.”
MLS did not specify what Arango did to violate league policy.
Arango, who will begin his first full season with Salt Lake in June 2023, is currently the league’s top scorer.
Real Salt Lake forward Cristian Arango has been suspended for four games by MLS, the club announced.
This season he scored 17 goals in 23 games.
His suspension will be in effect on July 17 and 20, the MLS All-Star Game on July 24 and Real Salt Lake’s first Leagues Cup match on August 1.
Earlier this season, MLS suspended multiple players and Toronto FC coach John Herdman after a post-match altercation with NYCFC players.
Herdman, defender Richie Laryea and goalkeeper Sean Johnson were suspended for one match, while Toronto forward Prince Owusu and New York City defender Strahinja Tanasijevic were also suspended after receiving red cards.
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