FC Cincinnati player suspended after allegedly biting opponent

In a somewhat surprising development, here's a story about FC Cincinnati that does not involve the size of the crowd.

One of the Queen City’s pro soccer team’s players has been suspended for six games after being accused of biting an opponent from (the also pretentiously named) Louisville FC.

FC Cincinnati’s Djiby Fall Suspended Multiple Games And That’s Ok https://t.co/JfA8X5slSw pic.twitter.com/IvKmzIxIZA
— Cincy vs. Everyone (@CincyvsEveryone) April 26, 2017

From the United Soccer League:

FC Cincinnati's Djiby Fall has received a six-game suspension and undisclosed fine. It consists of a one-game suspension and fine for the red card for serious foul play, and an additional five-game suspension and fine for major game misconduct during last week's match against Louisville City FC. Fall's suspension runs through June 3, pending any schedule changes.

I realize soccer’s struggle for relevance in this country has been long and arduous, but this seems a little over-the-top in terms of trying to drum up attention.

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