So because Dema Kovalenko received a red in an MLS game Saturday, he’s eligible to play in the U.S. Open Cup game Tuesday against the Colorado Rapids, right?

Wrong.

He’s suspended.

Kovalenko received a red in the last U.S. Open Cup game he played for Real Salt Lake. BTW, he has now received seven red cards in his MLS (not counting other competitions) career.

I’ll have more from an infuriated Bruce Arena and his contrite players a little later.