Page "Andy Herron" Paragraph 5

On January 11, 2006, Herron was suspended for six games without pay for his behavior that led to a red card in a 1 – 0 loss to the New England Revolution during the Eastern Conference Championship game the previous November 6.

According to the MLS Soccer Disciplinary Committee, Herron was disciplined for making " unacceptable physical contact " with the referee Terry Vaughn and assistant referee George Gansner, conduct that led to him being sent off in stoppage time.

Adding to the severity of his punishment was the fact that Herron returned to the field after the game.