LA Galaxy defender Nathan Smith has been issued a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine by the MLS Disciplinary Committee for his challenge on Sporting Kansas City’s Benny Feilhaber in the 59th minute of last Saturday’s match at StubHub Center.
Smith will serve the suspension during the Galaxy’s match against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, July 1 (7:30 p.m. PT, Univision).
After signing from LA Galaxy II before the start of the 2017, Smith has made nine appearances and eight starts so far this season. He’ll be available for selection when the Galaxy return home to host Real Salt Lake at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4 (Spectrum SportsNet, Spectrum Deportes) at StubHub Center.
