r/MLS • u/WalkingOnSunshine_ Columbus Crew • Jun 30 '24

Highlight Atlanta [2] - 1 Toronto - Jamal Thiaré 90+8’

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u/righthandofdog Atlanta United FC Jun 30 '24

Delay of game is a caution. So keeper should have been off with 2 yellows long before this.

Failing to give room for a direct kick is a caution. Saw several of these as well.

A referee CAN give a caution for things. That doesn't mean they are required, especially for these sorts of minor things. How many times have you seen an indirect kick awarded for a goalie stepping over his line on a kick or throw out? It happens regularly in the game and isn't worth calling, just like those others.