MLS terminates contract of Sporting KC’s Felipe Hernandez after gambling offense

Thursday, September 12, 2024 3:48 PM
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  • Patrick Andres, CBS 42

In the aftermath of a second gambling offense, Sporting KC midfielder Felipe Hernandez is facing punishment from Major League Soccer.

MLS has terminated Hernandez’s contract, Sporting KC announced Wednesday afternoon. The termination follows a previous gambling-related suspension in 2021, and Hernandez will now be barred from playing in the league until Jan. 2026.

“The league’s investigation found no evidence that inside information was shared or that the integrity of any MLS match was compromised,” Sporting KC said in its statement.