"After reviewing the results of the investigation, MLS concluded that the players engaged in extensive gambling on soccer, including on their own teams, during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. In one instance, both players bet on Jones to draw a yellow card during an October 19, 2024 match, which he received."
"Major League Soccer remains steadfast in its commitment to match integrity. The League will continue to enforce its policies, enhance education efforts, and advocate for the elimination of yellow card wagering in all states to protect the integrity of our competition for clubs, players, and fans."
MLS suspended Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for life after an investigation confirmed they engaged in extensive gambling on soccer, including on their own teams during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. The league received suspicious betting alerts from partners and retained a law firm to investigate. Both players were placed on administrative leave in October 2025 pending review. In one instance, both players bet on Jones to draw a yellow card during an October 19, 2024 match, which occurred. While evidence suggested the players shared conditional information, no evidence indicated their betting affected match outcomes. MLS Commissioner Don Garber emphasized the league's commitment to match integrity and advocated for eliminating yellow card wagering.
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