Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos suspended one match for tardiness

Major League Soccer has handed Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos a one-match suspension for repeatedly failing to adhere to the league's policy on punctual match starts. The Argentine manager's repeated tardiness has resulted in progressive penalties, culminating in this suspension.

The league's policy mandates that all clubs must be on the field and prepared to play at the scheduled start time for both halves of the match. In addition to the suspension, Hoyos and Inter Miami were also fined, though the specific amount was not disclosed by the league. This penalty is particularly focused on instances where the team was late returning to the field after halftime.

The suspension will prevent Hoyos from managing Inter Miami from the bench during their upcoming Saturday fixture against CF Montreal. This comes at a difficult time for the club, which has been experiencing a slump in form. Inter Miami has not secured a league victory in the past month and has been eliminated from the Leagues Cup.

Despite the recent struggles, Inter Miami remains second in the Eastern Conference standings with 40 points. However, they are now 10 points behind the leading Nashville SC, who defeated them 4-1 just two weeks prior. The team's last league match saw them lose 2-1 to Toronto FC, a team that had only managed one win in their previous fourteen games.

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The MLS policy on late match starts states that all clubs must be on the field and ready to play at the scheduled start time for the first and second halves. MLS clubs and coaches are subject to progressive fines and coach suspension for repeated infractions, as stipulated in the League's regulations.