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MLS Terminates Contract of Sporting KC's Felipe Hernandez After Gambling Offense

May 25, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Sporting Kansas City midfielder Felipe Hernandez (21) controls the ball against Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodriguez (14) during the second half at Providence Park. | Soobum Im-Imagn Images

In the aftermath of a second gambling offense, Sporting KC midfielder Felipe Hernandez is facing punishment from Major League Soccer.

MLS has terminated Hernandez's contract, Sporting KC announced Wednesday afternoon. The termination follows a previous gambling-related suspension in 2021, and Hernandez will now be barred from playing in the league until Jan. 2026.

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