Major League Soccer has banned two players, Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah, from the sport for life. The decision comes after an investigation into violations of the league’s rules on betting.
The league stated that it received alerts about unusual betting patterns. This prompted MLS to start a thorough investigation.
The investigation confirmed that both players had violated the league’s strict gambling policies. These policies are in place to protect the integrity of the game.
As a result of the findings, MLS issued lifetime suspensions to Jones and Yeboah. The league announced its decision in a public release.
The investigation was initiated in October 2025. It aimed to determine the extent of the players' involvement in betting on MLS matches.
This action underscores the league's commitment to fair play and the prevention of match manipulation.