New York Purple Bulls ahead Dante Vanzeir has been suspended for six video games by Main League Soccer for utilizing a racist comment throughout Saturday’s match in opposition to the San Jose Earthquakes.
Play was stopped for quarter-hour after a confrontation involving Vanzeir.
He issued an apology on Tuesday and it was later introduced he would “step away” from the membership till additional discover to keep away from “distractions”.
The Belgian, 24, has additionally been handed an unspecified high-quality.
The league additionally said that it could “require Vanzeir to take part in extra league-mandated coaching and training classes, in addition to a restorative practices programme.”
The ban applies to MLS video games, however in the course of the length of the suspension, Vanzeir can also be prohibited from showing in US Open Cup video games, MLS Subsequent Professional video games and exhibition video games.
Purple Bulls coach Gerhard Struber has not obtained a high-quality or suspension from MLS.
The Austrian didn’t instantly take away Vanzeir from the sport, regardless of being requested to take action by San Jose coach Luchi Gonzalez, however has since apologised and mentioned he ought to have substituted Vanzeir at that time.
