Canada Soccer announces fine, suspension for Forge FC’s Kyle Bekker

Canada Soccer’s Disciplinary Committee has announced that Canadian Premier League team Forge FC’s Captain Kyle Bekker has been suspended for two matches and fined an undisclosed amount related to an incident in the CanPL opening match held 27 April at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, ON.

Based upon a review of the incident by Canada Soccer’s independent judicial body, the player was charged with misconduct as per the Canada Soccer Disciplinary Code. Bekker will miss the games on 8 and 12 May 2019.

Canada Soccer is responsible for all disciplinary matters in Canada including the Canadian Premier League, Canadian Championship and all other domestic championships.
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Paulo Senra

Chief Communications & Content Officer | Chef des communications et du contenu, Canada Soccer

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