Atlanta United participant suspended, will get mandated coaching after homophobic slur

Jenny Goldsberry

October 08, 07:33 PM Oct 08, 07:33 PM

Midfielder for Atlanta United Santiago Sosa has been suspended for 3 online games right after employing a homophobic slur for the duration of a recreation.

Sosa, 23, is also having to pay an undisclosed high-quality and will be necessary to go to LGBTQ+ Allyship education by way of Athlete Ally for the offense that happened on Oct. 1.

"Atlanta United is conscious of Santiago Sosa's use of offensive language through past week's match. The club does not condone the use of dangerous or disrespectful language in the direction of any individual." Atlanta United mentioned in a assertion. "Santiago is really remorseful and personally apologized to the New England Revolution player. He has also requested further sources from Key League Soccer's Players Association to improve from this incident."

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"The club will guarantee this minute serves as an prospect to reaffirm Atlanta United's deeply held values of inclusion, respect and unity to all of our players and employees."

As a consequence, Sosa would not attend final game of the MLS typical year at home from New York Metropolis FC on Sunday, as well as the first two online games of the 2023 period.