MLS said it will open an investigation after San Jose Earthquakes‘ Jeremy Ebobisse said a New York Red Bulls player made a racist remark.
Major League Soccer announced it will open an investigation after San Jose Earthquakes striker Jeremy Ebobisse said a New York Red Bulls player made a racist remark during the second half of Saturday’s game that nearly caused his team to walk off the field.
Ebobisse did not reveal the name of the player, but the incident allegedly occurred in the 54th minute of the Earthquakes‘ 1-1 draw with the Red Bulls.
Ebobisse said San Jose continued to play because the player who made the remark said it was not directed toward anyone in particular.
„What is important for me to share is that I know what I heard and the reason why I felt, after a lengthy conversation, we should continue with the game is because the player who said the word claimed it was not aimed at any of us,“ Ebobisse said.
