MLS’s disciplinary committee has suspended D.C. United captain Bobby Boswell for one match for a “serious foul play that endangered the safety of an opponent” during last weekend’s game in Houston.
Boswell, who was also fined an undisclosed amount, will miss Saturday’s match against the New England Revolution at RFK Stadium.
The incident occurred in the 28th minute of the 0-0 draw at BBVA Compass Stadium. Boswell kneed Will Bruin in the lower back and received a yellow card. The disciplinary committee reviewed the play and unanimously agreed that Boswell deserved additional punishment.
After the game, Boswell said: “I misread that play.