The league’s disciplinary committee has determined play was of "egregious and reckless nature" and handed down a lengthy ban to the LA Galaxy defender.
LA Galaxy midfielder Nigel de Jong has been suspended three games by the MLS Disciplinary Committee and fined an undisclosed fee for his tackle on Portland Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagbe , the league announced Friday.
De Jong committed a rough tackle putting his studs into Nagbe’s ankle in the 73rd minute of the Galaxy’s 1-1 draw in Portland last Sunday. Nagbe had to exit the game and though x-rays were negative, his return date is unknown.