Upholding Fair Play: NWSL's Stance on On-Field Conduct
Incident Leading to Disciplinary Action
During the 75th minute of a match held on July 25th, which saw the Kansas City Current competing against Boston Legacy FC, an event unfolded that caught the attention of the NWSL's Disciplinary Committee. Following a thorough evaluation of the play, it was determined that the actions of Kansas City Current's forward, Penelope Hocking, warranted further investigation.
Committee's Verdict and Sanctions
The NWSL's Disciplinary Committee, after careful consideration, concluded that the incident involved a breach of Section 12.4.11 of the League Operations Manual. This section specifically addresses "Major Game Misconduct." Consequently, Penelope Hocking has been handed a one-match suspension. This penalty means she will be unavailable to play in the Current's forthcoming game against Racing Louisville, scheduled for Wednesday, July 29th.
