Real Salt Lake coach Mike Petke has been officially issued a $25,000 fine and a three-game suspension, according to a league-issued press release.
The release clarifies that the first game of Petke’s suspension was served during the match against FC Dallas, with two following on Aug. 3 as the club hosts New York City FC, and Aug. 10 as the club travels to Sporting Kansas City.
Petke will be required to attend “anger management, sensitivity, and diversity training,” according to the release.
From the league release, MLS Commissioner Don Garber:
“There is absolutely no place for this type of behavior in our society, and Major League Soccer does not tolerate the repugnant language used by Mr.