Sent off against Toronto FC, Salt Lake's Diego Luna has red card rescinded on appeal
- Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna had his red card, issued for violent conduct during the match against Toronto FC, rescinded after an appeal by the Independent Review Panel.
- The panel was made up of representatives from Canada Soccer, the U.S. Soccer Federation, and the Professional Referee Organization, and they unanimously agreed with the appeal.
- Luna will be eligible to play in the upcoming game against San Diego FC following the successful appeal.
- Real Salt Lake's coach Pablo Mastroeni expressed frustration about the team's recent struggles and calls not going their way.
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Sent off against Toronto FC, Salt Lake’s Diego Luna has red card rescinded on appeal
Real Salt Lake star midfielder Diego Luna, sent off in Saturday's 1-0 loss to visiting Toronto FC, has had the red card rescinded.
Independent Review Panel Approves RSL Appeal of Diego Luna Red Card | Real Salt Lake
HERRIMAN, Utah / NEW YORK (Tuesday, April 22, 2025) – Today, the Independent Review Panel, consisting of one representative from the U.S. Soccer Federation, one representative from the Canadian Soccer Association and one independent representative nominated by the Professional Referee Organization, has unanimously rescinded the one-game suspension and accompanying fine
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