MLS Suspends Felipe Hernandez for Gambling on Games
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Felipe Hernandez has been suspended without pay for placing bets on two MLS matches. The 23-year-old had been originally suspended in July 2021 pending the conclusion of the law enforcement and MLS investigations.
Felipe Hernandez has been suspended by MLS for betting on games. He placed bets on two MLS games while playing for Sporting Kansas City. There was no evidence that he had ever bet on a game involving his own team.
Felipe Hernandez has been suspended by Major League Soccer for gambling on games. He will be able to get reinstated on January 1, 2022. The commissioner will assess his compliance. If new information comes to light, the league can reopen the investigation and hand out further discipline.
Felipe Hernandez has been struggling with gambling addiction. He hopes to get back on the field with Sporting Kansas City.
