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NWSL suspends Racing Louisville's Kayla Fischer for three games after hair-pull incident

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<p>Racing Louisville FC forward Kayla Fischer has been suspended for three games after a hair-pulling incident that resulted in a red card on Saturday against Angel City, the NWSL announced.</p><p>The league's Disciplinary Committee reviews all major misconduct events and issued additional punishment following her sending off at the weekend.</p><p>Fischer and the NWSL club have the right to appeal the decision, but are not expected to do so, <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/45374908/louisville-kayla-fischer-serve-3-game-ban-hair-pull-sources" target="_self">according to ESPN.</a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Fischer was removed from the match in the 67th minute of a 3-2 victory over Angel City after a VAR review showed her pulling the hair of midfielder Madison Hammond and dragging her to the ground on an Angel City corner kick.</p><p>It resulted in Fischer's sending off and a penalty kick being awarded to Angel City, which USWNT striker Alyssa Thompson converted.</p><p>"I would like to apologize to Madison Hammond and Angel City for my actions last weekend," Fischer said in a statement issued to ESPN. "It was never my intention to be overly aggressive while defending a corner, and I sincerely regret my behavior and letting my teammates down. I accept and understand the league's decision.</p><p>"When I return to the field later this season, I plan to show that I have learned from my actions and that this moment doesn't define me as a player or the respect I have for my opponents and the game."</p><p>Fischer will not be eligible to return to the pitch until Aug. 1, while serving her suspension.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Fischer had started all 10 matches for Racing this season, scoring two goals and two assists. Eleven minutes before her sending off, she assisted the game-winner from Savannah DeMelo.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Fischer, 25, will miss matches against the Utah Royals, Kansas City Current and Orlando Pride before being eligible to return on Aug. 1.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR FISCHER?

NWSL suspends Racing Louisville's Kayla Fischer for three games after hair-pull incident | Goal.com

The striker was removed from match after a VAR review showed her pulling the hair of an Angel City opponent

NWSL suspends Racing Louisville&apos;s Kayla Fischer for three games after hair-pull incident

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