MLS bans two players for life after gambling investigation
Major League Soccer has issued suspensions to Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for violating its gambling policy.
US.- Major League Soccer (MLS) has issued lifetime suspensions to Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for violating the league’s gambling policy. The players are not currently under contract with any MLS club.
MLS said it hired a law firm to conduct an investigation after receiving suspicious betting alerts through partners. The players were placed on administrative leave pending the completion of the review.
The league stated: “After reviewing the results of the investigation, MLS concluded that the players engaged in extensive gambling on soccer, including on their own teams, during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. In one instance, both players bet on Jones to draw a yellow card during an October 19, 2024, match, which he received.”
The investigation also determined that the players likely shared confidential information with other bettors and that no evidence suggested any of these betting activities affected the outcome of a match.
MLS commissioner Don Garber commented: “Major League Soccer remains steadfast in its commitment to match integrity. The League will continue to enforce its policies, enhance education efforts, and advocate for the elimination of yellow card wagering in all states to protect the integrity of our competition for clubs, players and fans.”
