D.C. United Part Ways with Taxi Fountas
Published on August 10, 2023 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - D.C. United and forward Taxi Fountas have mutually agreed to terminate his contract, effective immediately. Fountas was placed on administrative leave by MLS on July 21 following what the league determined were credible allegations that he used prohibited and discriminatory language against another player.
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