Upon further review: NYCFC's Jack Harrison has red card rescinded

• by Paul Kennedy  @pkedit, Oct 18, 2017

Jack Harrison had his red card issued in the 26th minute of New York City FC's 2-1 loss at New England rescinded. It's the third red card rescinded since Video Review was instituted in August.

Referee Nima Saghafi sent off Harrison for a challenge on Teal Bunbury, but the Independent Panel unanimously rescinded the one-game suspension and accompanying fine. NYCFC coach Patrick Vieira termed the decision "a ridiculous red card" after the game.

NYCFC will now have Harrison available for the season finale against Columbus Crew SC on Sunday, but it could have used the 20-year-old Englishman against the Revs. With a win, NYCFC could have clinched second place and a first-round bye in the MLS playoffs.

"The sending off changed the feel of the game," said Vieira.

If NYCFC loses to the Crew, it could drop all the way to fifth place in the final Eastern Conference standings.

New England's Xavier Kouassi (serious foul play) and Seattle's Roman Torres (DOGSO) have had red cards rescinded since Video Review was instituted.