NWSL Suspends Racing Louisville's Ary Borges Three Matches for Referee Push

Racing Louisville FC midfielder Ary Borges has received an additional three-match suspension from the NWSL Disciplinary Committee after pushing the center referee following a contentious 3-3 draw with the Portland Thorns on April 27. Having already served a one-game ban for the red card issued after the match, Borges' total suspension now stands at four games. The league cited 'major game misconduct' as the reason for the extended penalty and reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward abuse of officials. Borges publicly apologized for her actions but also criticized the match officiating, while Thorns midfielder Jessie Fleming called the game's conduct and officiating embarrassing for the league. The match itself was marked by controversy, including a record 41 fouls and two late penalty kicks. Borges will be eligible to return on June 6 against the Utah Royals.