Three players with ties to Atlanta received punishments from the MLS disciplinary committee Tuesday.

Atlanta United fullback Tyrone Mears was fined an undiclosed amount of money after he made contact with NYCFC’s Rodney Wallace during Sunday’s 3-1 win at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Additionally, NYCFC fullback RJ Allen has been suspended one game and issued an undisclosed fine after kicking Atlanta United’s Greg Garza during the second half of their game.

Additionally, Sam Cronin, an Atlanta native and Minnesota United player, was suspended one game and issued an undisclosed fine for making contact with Orlando City’s PC in last week’s 1-0 win.

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