ATLANTA — MLS suspended Atlanta United midfielder Santiago Sosa for three matches and fined him for the use of a homophobic slur, the league announced Saturday.
The offensive language occurred in Atlanta United’s match against the New England Revolution on Oct. 1. MLS also is is requiring Sosa to attend LGBTQ+ Allyship training through Athlete Ally.
Sosa will serve the three-game suspension Sunday when the Five Stripes play NYCFC in the regular-season finale at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and during the first two regular-season matches next year. It is the first time in its history that an Atlanta United player has been suspended for a homophobic slur.
