The U.S. Soccer Federation mentioned Thursday a number of of its gamers had been subjected to “racist feedback” on-line after the USMNT’s loss to Panama in a Copa América match in Atlanta.
The USSF launched a press release condemning what it referred to as “hateful and discriminatory conduct” that adopted a tense conflict at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Team USA followers have a good time with the flag throughout a recreation between the U.S. and Panama June 27, 2024, on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Images)
“U.S. Soccer is conscious of and deeply disturbed by the racist feedback made on-line and directed at a number of of our Men’s National Team gamers following tonight’s match,” the assertion posted to X mentioned.
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“There is totally no place within the recreation for such hateful and discriminatory conduct. These actions are usually not solely unacceptable but additionally opposite to the values of respect and inclusivity that we uphold as a company. U.S. Soccer stands firmly towards racism in all varieties and can proceed to help our gamers.”
The assertion adopted a troublesome evening for the U.S.
The Americans performed shorthanded for almost all of the sport after Tim Weah was issued a purple card within the 18th minute of the sport for punching Roderick Miller at the back of the pinnacle.
Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton exhibits a purple card to U.S. ahead Tim Weah (21) throughout a 2024 Copa América match group C match between Panama and the U.S. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta June 27, 2024. (Eduardo Munoz/AFP by way of Getty Images)
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He issued an apology after the sport.
“Today I let my staff and nation down,” Weah mentioned. “A second of frustration led to an irreversible consequence, and for that, I’m deeply sorry to my teammates, coaches, household and our followers. Moving ahead, I’m dedicated to studying from this expertise, not permitting an opponent to impress me, and dealing to regain the belief and respect of my staff and supporters.”
According to The Associated Press, the united states reported the abuse to CONMEBOL, the South American organizers of the match. USSF didn’t identify the gamers subjected to the net hate.
Referee Ivan Barton talks with United States gamers, together with Johnny Cardoso (15), Christian Pulisic (10) and Cameron Carter-Vickers (2) through the second half of a recreation towards Panama at Mercedes-Benz Stadium June 27, 2024, in Atlanta. (Perry McIntyre/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)
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“Our group works repeatedly towards the evolution of a brand new tradition that eradicates expressions of racism, offensive content material on social media and all types of violence or discrimination,” CONMEBOL mentioned in a press release. “We condemn attitudes of intolerance in each place and every time, particularly these hiding behind social media accounts.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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