Cautioned for SPA when fouled by the last defender (Inside Video Review MLS #22)

And it was the right decision! Check out the video replay to see how this play unfolded...

It’s been a few days since my last post!

Sorry about that. I’ve had a lot going on getting ready for baby boy #2. Thanks for understanding.

Let’s check out some video today.

No penalty, caution for SPA (0:15)

We discussed this call in the Referees Discord Server and initially I had this as a red card for DOGSO.

I thought the pass was put right into the stride of the attacker so the likelihood of possession criteria was met given these players were professionals (not U13).

But I’m actually amending my thinking here. Any big cross like this that comes into the box is hard to gain possession of, even for pro players! I don’t think you can say the attacker would have likely possessed this ball. It’s more a possibility than a likelihood.

So a caution for SPA is appropriate.

Know a soccer ref? Feel free to share this with them 💙