Major League Soccer Suspends Atlanta United Midfielder Santiago Sosa
Published on October 8, 2022 under Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
NEW YORK - Major League Soccer has suspended Atlanta United midfielder Santiago Sosa for three matches and issued an undisclosed fine for the use of a homophobic slur in Atlanta's match against the New England Revolution on October 1, 2022. Sosa is also required to attend LGBTQ+ Allyship training through Athlete Ally.
Sosa will serve the three-game suspension during Atlanta's final match of the 2022 regular season on October 9 vs. New York City Football Club, as well as during the first two regular season matches of the 2023 MLS season.
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