Soccer-Sporting Kansas City's Hernandez suspended for betting on MLS games

FILE PHOTO: Jun 23, 2021; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Sporting Kansas City midfielder Felipe Hernandez (21) celebrates after scoring his first career goal during the second half against the Colorado Rapids at Children's Mercy Park. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Sporting Kansas City midfielder Felipe Hernandez has been suspended for the remainder of the Major League Soccer season for violating gambling integrity rules, including placing bets on MLS matches, the league said on Friday.

MLS said it initiated an investigation on July 5 after Hernandez disclosed to Sporting Kansas City that he was concerned about his personal safety due to his gambling debts.