Racing Louisville midfielder Kayla Fischer received a three-game suspension for a hair-pulling incident, ESPN reported Thursday.
Fischer earned a red card and was ejected in the 67th minute of Saturday’s 3-2 win against Angel City FC.
Replays showed her taking ACFC midfielder Madison Hammond to the ground by her hair during a corner kick.
The NWSL’s disciplinary committee added two games to the automatic one-game red-card suspension after reviewing the event, ESPN reported.
A league spokesperson declined to comment on the report but Fischer issued an apology through ESPN.
“I would like to apologize to Madison Hammond and Angel City for my actions last weekend,” Fischer said.
“It was never my intention to be overly aggressive while defending a corner, and I sincerely regret my behavior and letting my teammates down. I accept and understand the league’s decision.
“When I return to the field later this season, I plan to show that I have learned from my actions and that this moment doesn’t define me as a player or the respect I have for my opponents and the game.”
Fischer, 25, has two goals and two assists in 10 starts this season. Louisville has three matches left before the league’s summer break, leaving her out until Aug. 1.
–Field Level Media
