MLS fines Red Bulls $10,000 for GM's outburst

By foxsports

Published Jun. 25, 2011 3:20 a.m. ET

MLS Commissioner Don Garber has fined the New York Red Bulls $10,000 for publicly criticizing a game official.

Garber announced the discipline Friday, saying a statement released by Red Bulls general manager Erik Soler on Monday ''undermines our substantial efforts'' to improve the league.

Soler denounced referee Ricardo Salazar's officiating in New York's 3-3 draw at Portland on Sunday night.