Vanni Sartini was kicked out of the Nov. 5 playoff elimination game against LAFC after storming onto the field in reaction to a controversial non-call by the referee.
The MLS DisCo has handed down an additional five-game ban to Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini, along with a single game to CB Mathias Laborda
Patrick Metcalfe never found a real home with his hometown Vancouver Whitecaps, but has found where he belongs: in Fredrikstad, Norway
The Vancouver Whitecaps’ coach is expected to be hit with both a hefty fine and a lengthy suspension after LAFC post-game comments draw ire.
Sartini called the referee’s performance “disgraceful” after Sunday’s game, prompting a rebuke from the union representing North American soccer referees.
The union representing soccer referees in Major League Soccer are criticizing comments made by Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini after his team’s playoff elimination on the weekend.
The union representing soccer referees in MLS are criticizing comments made by Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini after his team’s elimination
The boos rained down at the end of the game, but they weren’t directed at the Vancouver Whitecaps, who have raised their profile in the city
They booed Max Crepeau when he touched the ball. They booed the officials on questionable calls. Read more about the Whitecaps playoff loss.
The Vancouver Whitecaps brief playoff experience came to an end Sunday night at home with a tempestuous 1-0 loss to Los Angeles FC, eliminating the Canadian club from the Major League Soccer post-season.