MLS fines Juliao, Alvarez for incidents

Sporting Kansas City' Igor Juliao, right, steals the ball away from Montreal Impact's Andres Romero during 1st half MLS action in Montreal on Saturday, July 12, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe

NEW YORK — Sporting KC defender Igor Juliao and Colorado Rapids midfielder Carlos Alvarez have been fined undisclosed amounts by Major League Soccer.

Juliao was sanctioned for striking an opponent in the head with an open hand against the New England Revolution on Friday night. Alvarez was fined for coming onto the field as a substitute to celebrate a goal against the Earthquakes on Saturday.

Also, Real Salt Lake coach Jeff Cassar was fined for improper bench behaviour in the 90th minute against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Sept. 27.

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