WARNING to all players and managers

March 2, 2011

LAPL board sees red over violent and unsportsmanlike behavior. 2 players were expelled this past week in violation of red card policy

Jason Mathot (Hollywood United) and Reza (Keneth) Bidari (Avanti) have recently been expelled from the LAPL this past week for violating the LAPL policy on red cards. Jason had been on probation and was expelled after receiving a second red card in this season.
Reza was expelled after throwing a punch at an opposing player that resulted in his getting a first red card due to violent and unsportsmanlike conduct. Due to the physical attack on another player, Reza recieves an automatic and immediate expulsion from the league.
All managers had been formally notified that inappropriate behavior on the field will result in red cards that will lead to suspension and this should be a reminder to all manages and players that the league has a zero tolerance policy on violence and red card infractions. If players cannot adhere to the standards that the LAPL requests, then managers should remind these players that they are at risk of red cards/expulsion per league guidelines.