All on-field disciplinary matters for the Canadian Premier League (CPL) are overseen by Canada Soccer, pursuant to its Disciplinary Code and Professional Soccer Club Disciplinary Annex.
The following players and coaches are facing suspension, which have been determined and issued by Canada Soccer, following the fourteenth week of play in the 2025 CPL regular season:
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Josh Heard, Pacific FCReason for suspension: Yellow Card Accumulation
Sanction: One-match suspension (July 18 at Forge FC) -
Vasco Fry, Vancouver FCReason for suspension: Yellow Card Accumulation
Sanction: One-match suspension (July 19 at York United FC) -
Orlando Botello, York United FCReason for suspension: Yellow Card Accumulation
Sanction: One-match suspension (July 19 vs. Vancouver FC) -
Oswaldo León, York United FCReason for suspension: Yellow Card Accumulation
Sanction: One-match suspension (July 19 vs. Vancouver FC)
The Canada Soccer Disciplinary Panel is responsible for reviewing red card claims by CPL clubs. The following red card decision(s) from Matchweek 6 are being appealed by CPL Club(s) to the Canada Soccer Disciplinary Panel:
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Nicolás Mezquida, Vancouver FC
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Charge: Red Cad - Serious Foul Play
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Claim by Club: Wrongful Dismissal
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Details: Nicolás Mezquida was issued a red card for serious foul play in the 61st minute of Vancouver FC match against Cavalry FC on July 13, 2025. Vancouver FC has appealed the decision, claiming wrongful dismissal. His sanction, if any, will be determined following a virtual hearing this week and an adjudication of the Canada Soccer Disciplinary Panel.
In addition, the following players are now one caution away from a one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation:
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Nana Ampomah, Forge FC
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Adam Pearlman, Halifax Wanderers FC
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Raphael Ohin, Valour FC
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Thierno Bah, Vancouver FC
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Max Ferrari, York United FC
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Kembo Kibato, York United FC
For a full list of players currently facing or nearing suspensions or awaiting decisions on suspension appeals or incident reviews, see the CPL’s Discipline & Suspensions page. For more information on discipline, cautions and suspensions, see the CPL’s Competitions Guidelines.