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Major League Soccer has reduced Matt Miazga's three-game suspension by one game due to his commitment and compliance with a recommended treatment program overseen by MLS' Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program. Miazga will serve his second game suspension on February 25, 2024, and will be eligible to return to play for FC Cincinnati on March 2, 2024.
The controversy surrounding FC Cincinnati's Matt Miazga continues as Major League Soccer (MLS) announced sanctions against him for entering the referees' locker room after a playoff match. The MLS Players Association (MLSPA) condemned the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) for their handling of the case, alleging false statements and a security breakdown. FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan also criticized the punishment, calling it excessive and unprecedented. Miazga will miss the rest of the postseason, and the MLSPA called for transparency and accountability from officials.
FC Cincinnati's center back, Matt Miazga, has been sanctioned by Major League Soccer (MLS) following an investigation into his behavior after a match against the New York Red Bulls. Miazga will serve a three-game suspension, pay an undisclosed fine, and undergo a behavioral assessment. He may petition for a reduction in suspension based on compliance with recommended treatment programs. The disciplinary action will not affect his status as the MLS Defender of the Year or his spot on the 2023 MLS Best XI. Miazga's season with FC Cincinnati is now over, and he will miss the rest of the postseason.
Matt Miazga has been named the 2023 MLS Defender of the Year after an impressive season with FC Cincinnati. The 28-year-old center back, who returned to MLS after a stint in Europe, helped anchor the team's defense as they clinched the Supporters' Shield. Miazga's contributions included playing in the MLS All-Star Game, allowing just 28 goals throughout the season, and starting in 10 clean sheets.
The Professional Soccer Referees Association has called for action after FC Cincinnati player Matt Miazga allegedly entered the officials' locker room and had to be forcibly removed by stadium security following their win against the New York Red Bulls. However, multiple sources, including representatives from both teams, have disputed the PSRA's characterization of events, stating that Miazga left with a member of Cincinnati's staff and was not forcibly removed. MLS is currently investigating the incident, and Miazga has been suspended for Cincinnati's conference semifinal match due to accumulated yellow cards.
FC Cincinnati advanced to the next round of the MLS Cup Playoffs after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over the New York Red Bulls. However, the win may have come at a cost as Cincinnati suffered injuries to key players and will be without influential center back Matt Miazga due to suspension. The match was marred by physicality and controversial moments, including a potential game-winning goal overturned by Video Review and debris thrown from the stands. Despite the challenges, Cincinnati coach Pat Noonan praised his team's resilience and emphasized the need to learn from the experience.
FC Cincinnati's Brandon Vazquez and Matt Miazga helped the US Men's National Team secure a victory against Canada in the Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinals at TQL Stadium. Despite not being in the starting lineup, the players felt the support of the home crowd and made an immediate impact when substituted on. Vazquez scored the first goal of the night, and both players cherished the experience of representing their country in front of their home fans.
FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta, Álvaro Barreal, and Matt Miazga have been named to the 2023 MLS All-Star roster. The roster was selected through a combination of fan, player, and media voting, as well as designations by All-Star head coach Wayne Rooney and MLS Commissioner Don Garber. Acosta, Barreal, and Miazga were voted in by fans, players, and media. The All-Star Game will take place on July 19, with the MLS All-Stars facing English Premier League side Arsenal FC.
Three FC Cincinnati players, Brandon Vazquez, Roman Celentano, and Matt Miazga, have been called up to join the USMNT camp for a match against Mexico on April 19. Miazga's call-up marks his return to the national team setup after being excluded since 2021. Vazquez has one goal in 2023 for Cincinnati but also scored for the USMNT during a January friendly against Serbia. Celentano and Miazga have helped steer FC Cincinnati's defense to a joint-MLS-leading five shutouts through seven matches, and just four goals allowed.