MLS suspends Matias Almeyda for one game

San Jose Earthquakes head coach Matias Almeyda hugs Chofis after scoring a goal on Wednesday night. (Courtesy San Jose Earthquakes)

On Friday evening the San Jose Earthquakes announced that head coach Matias Almeyda was suspended for one game by the league.

“The MLS League Office today announced that San Jose Earthquakes head coach Matías Almeyda has been fined an undisclosed amount and issued a one-match suspension as a result of his actions toward officials following San Jose’s match against Real Salt Lake on Sept. 15, 2021,” their statement read. “Almeyda will serve his suspension on Sept. 18 against Austin FC.”

On Wednesday night San Jose battled to a 4-3 loss to Real Salt Lake at home. The Quakes’ Chofis scored a hat trick in the game.