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Whitecaps forward Emmanuel Sabbi handed one-game suspension, fine by MLS

Whitecaps forward Emmanuel Sabbi handed one-game suspension, fine by MLS | iNFOnews.ca
Vancouver Whitecaps' Emmanuel Sabbi (11) and Real Salt Lake's Alexandros Katranis, centre, vie for the ball as Sergi Solans (22) watches during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, on Saturday, February 21, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

NEW YORK — Vancouver Whitecaps forward Emmanuel Sabbi has been suspended for one game for “serious foul play,” the MLS Disciplinary Committee announced Tuesday.

Sabbi was also fined an undisclosed amount.

The incident took place in the 50th minute of Vancouver’s 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake on Saturday.

Sabbi took down Luca Moisa with a bad tackle in midfield. Trainers came on to take a look at Moisa but he eventually got back up and play continued.

Sabbi was shown a yellow card for the play.

He will serve the suspension on Saturday when the Whitecaps host Toronto FC.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 24, 2026.

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