The Galaxy, already dealing with injuries to three key starters, were hit with more bad news Wednesday when the league handed down one-game suspensions for midfielder Jermaine Jones and defender Dave Romney.
Jones was suspended for a challenge in the 17th minute of the Galaxy’s season opener with FC Dallas last Saturday, one MLS determined was a “serious foul play that endangered the safety of an opponent.” Romney was penalized for embellishing a collision in the 18-yard box that earned the Galaxy a penalty kick.
Both players, who were also given undisclosed fines, will sit out Sunday’s afternoon game with the Portland Timbers at the StubHub Center.