Major League Soccer bans two former players for ‘extensive gambling' on matches
MLS banned Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for life after an investigation revealed extensive gambling on matches, including betting on a yellow card.Summary
Major League Soccer (MLS) has issued lifetime bans to former players Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for violating league rules regarding gambling on matches. The investigation, prompted by suspicious betting alerts, uncovered “extensive gambling” by both players over the 2024 and 2025 seasons, including wagers on their own games. Specifically, during an October 2024 match, both players bet on Jones receiving a yellow card, which subsequently occurred. The league also believes the players shared inside information with other bettors. MLS Commissioner Don Garber emphasized the league’s commitment to match integrity and its ongoing efforts to combat gambling-related issues, including advocating for the elimination of yellow card wagering. This follows previous disciplinary actions against players for gambling violations, and reflects a broader concern across North American sports leagues regarding the integrity of competition in the wake of legalized sports betting.
(Source：NBC 5 Chicago)