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 has banned former players Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for life for violating league rules regarding gambling on matches. The investigation, launched after suspicious betting alerts, uncovered “extensive gambling” by both players during 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 plans to continue enforcing policies and advocating for the elimination of yellow card wagering. This case follows previous gambling-related disciplinary actions in MLS and other North American sports leagues, including the NBA and MLB, highlighting the growing concerns surrounding sports betting and its potential impact on game integrity.
(Source：NBC News)