MLS Red Bulls pull youth teams from tournament over racial slurs

[LadyStanley]

New York Red Bulls withdraw teams from youth tournament due to alleged racial abuse

The New York Red Bulls withdrew their teams from an MLS youth tournament following two incidents of players receiving racial abuse from opponents.

sports.yahoo.com

Never a good look

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[daver]

New York Red Bulls withdraw teams from youth tournament due to alleged racial abuse

The New York Red Bulls withdrew their teams from an MLS youth tournament following two incidents of players receiving racial abuse from opponents.

sports.yahoo.com

Never a good look

Why penalize the players by withdrawing? I don't understand that mindset. Seems like it is more of a priority to get publicity than having the kids continue to play.

There are rules in place and were followed up on in one of the cases.