Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez suspended for Game 3 in MLS Cup playoffs
Inter Miami striker Luis Suárez has been suspended for the club’s pivotal Game 3 against Nashville SC in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Suárez was also issued an undisclosed fine after kicking Nashville’s Andy Najar in the 71st minute during an off-ball sequence in Game 2 at Nashville on Nov. 1.
While there was no foul or card issued on the play by a referee during the match, the MLS Disciplinary Committee determined Wednesday that Suarez should have issued a red card and ejection for the sequence.
Inter Miami defender Ian Fray was also fined for embellishing being kicked in the face by a Nashville player early in of Game 2.
Inter Miami and Nashville are tied 1-1 in their best-of-three series. Inter Miami won 3-1 in Game 1 at home on Oct. 24, while they fell 2-1 at Nashville in Game 2.
Game 3 begins at 8 p.m. ET at Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium.
It’s the second time Suárez has been disciplined for an incident this season.
Suárez was suspended three games by MLS and issued a six-game ban by the Leagues Cup tournament committee after spitting on a Seattle Sounders staffer following the Leagues Cup final on Aug. 31.
Suárez, 38, has 17 goals and 17 assists in 48 matches across all competitions with Inter Miami in 2025.
