4. MLS: Galaxy's Ihemelu fined, suspended for breaking D.C. player's leg

• by Soccer America , Aug 30, 2006

MLS suspended Los Angeles Galaxy defender Ugo Ihemelu for two games and fined him $750 for serious foul play after he broke the leg of D.C. United midfielder Domenic Mediate on Saturday. Referee Mark Geiger did not punish Ihemelu, who had already been cautioned for a reckless foul early in the game, for chopping down Mediate. Ihemelu has been called for 50 fouls in 23 games this season and has been cautioned seven times. To view the incident, go to:
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