"MLS also determined that the players likely shared confidential information with other bettors about their intent to draw yellow cards. No evidence was identified that suggested any of these betting activities affected the outcome of a match."
"A statement from MLS said that the players were found to have engaged in extensive gambling on soccer, including on their own teams during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. MLS noted that on one occasion both players placed bets on Jones receiving a yellow card - which then happened - in a match for Columbus Crew against New York Red Bulls on 19 October 2024."
Major League Soccer has imposed lifetime bans on midfielder Derrick Jones and winger Yaw Yeboah for betting violations. Both players engaged in extensive gambling on soccer during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, including placing bets on their own teams. Notably, they both wagered on Jones receiving a yellow card in a Columbus Crew match against New York Red Bulls on October 19, 2024, which subsequently occurred. MLS determined the players likely shared confidential information with other bettors regarding their intent to draw yellow cards. While no evidence suggested betting activities affected match outcomes, the league took decisive action against the violations.
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