Chris Penso: cards and referee stats
Cards and fouls in MLS
MLS matches refereed from 24 October 2025 to 24 October 2026 (last 12 months).
In 17 matches, Chris Penso showed 5.53 cards per game: 1.21 more than the league average (4.32). There were 5 or more cards in 64.7% of their matches (league: 43.2%). Ranked 1st of 27 for cards per game among referees with at least 10 matches (1st = most cards). Their matches average 22.53 fouls (league: 23.77). Their match with the most cards: Charlotte 0-1 Chicago Fire, on 26 September 2026, with 9.
Against the MLS average
| Stat | Referee | League average |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 479 |
| Cards per game (yellow + red) | 5.53 | 4.32 |
| Yellows per game | 5.35 | 4.14 |
| Reds per game | 0.18 | 0.18 |
| Fouls per game | 22.53 | 23.77 |
| Matches with 5+ cards | 64.7% | 43.2% |
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| Date | Match | Yellows | Reds | Cards | Fouls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/10/26 | LA Galaxy 2-0 Portland Timbers | 6 | 0 | 6 | 18 |
| 26/09/26 | Charlotte 0-1 Chicago Fire | 8 | 1 | 9 | 29 |
| 12/09/26 | Sporting KC 3-1 Los Angeles FC | 4 | 0 | 4 | 15 |
| 05/09/26 | Philadelphia Union 2-0 CF Montréal | 8 | 0 | 8 | 24 |
| 16/08/26 | Chicago Fire 2-1 Portland Timbers | 4 | 0 | 4 | 21 |
| 01/08/26 | St. Louis City 1-1 Real Salt Lake | 6 | 0 | 6 | 22 |
| 22/07/26 | Colorado Rapids 1-0 San Diego | 7 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
| 24/05/26 | Columbus Crew 2-0 Atlanta United | 6 | 0 | 6 | 22 |
| 16/05/26 | SJ Earthquakes 2-3 Dallas | 6 | 0 | 6 | 26 |
| 10/05/26 | Minnesota United 2-2 Austin | 7 | 0 | 7 | 26 |
| 25/04/26 | DC United 3-2 Orlando City | 8 | 0 | 8 | 25 |
| 18/04/26 | Seattle Sounders 4-1 St. Louis City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 21/03/26 | Vancouver Whitecaps 0-1 SJ Earthquakes | 4 | 0 | 4 | 23 |
| 14/03/26 | Toronto 1-1 New York RB | 3 | 0 | 3 | 23 |
| 01/03/26 | Philadelphia Union 1-2 New York City | 5 | 1 | 6 | 24 |
| 08/11/25 | Cincinnati 2-1 Columbus Crew | 4 | 0 | 4 | 17 |
| 26/10/25 | San Diego 2-1 Portland Timbers | 5 | 1 | 6 | 23 |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Chris Penso show per game?
5.53 on average in their 17 matches in MLS over the last 12 months (league average: 4.32).
How many yellow and red cards does Chris Penso show per game?
5.35 yellows and 0.18 reds per game (league: 4.14 and 0.18).
How often are there 5 or more cards when Chris Penso referees?
In 64.7% of their matches (league: 43.2%).
How many fouls are given per game with Chris Penso as referee?
22.53 fouls per game between the two teams (league: 23.77).
Which match refereed by Chris Penso had the most cards?
Charlotte 0-1 Chicago Fire, on 26 September 2026, with 9 cards.
Finished league matches, regular season and knockouts, with full stats for both teams. Cards = yellows + reds of both teams; the league average counts all its matches in the same period.
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