The suspension comes as Sporting Kansas City prepares for a crucial Semifinal at home against Real Salt Lake on August 12. Espinoza will then miss either the Open Cup Final or his club’s opening match of the 2016 US Open Cup tournament, whichever occurs first.
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2015 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Roger Espinoza punch of Brad Davis in Sporting KC, Houston Dynamo match under review (video)
Video appears to show the Honduran international punching Brad Davis in the 67th minute of the team’s quarterfinal match.
2015 US Open Cup Round 5: After nearly three-hour delay, Houston Dynamo edge Colorado Rapids to return to Quarterfinals (video)
The match’s only goal was delivered by Houston’s 19-year-old Colombian Mauro Manotas in his
first-ever start for the club.
2015 US Open Cup Round 4: Early, late goals propel Houston Dynamo over Austin Aztex, 2-0 (video)
Following ninety nervy minutes at BBVA Compass Stadium, the Houston Dynamo emerged 2-0 victors Wednesday over USL side Austin Aztex in the fourth round of the US Open Cup.