Multiple New York Red Bulls supporters groups boycotted their home clash against Houston Dynamo on Saturday night, following a racial incident that occurred the previous week against San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS.
After protests were made prior to Saturday's kick off by Red Bulls groups Empire SC, Torcida 96 and Viking Army on behalf of the South Ward section of the stadium, the Red Bull Arena was visibly emptier than usual. Red Bulls striker Dante Vanzeir has been handed a six-game suspension following a racial remark made towards Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse, but the fans made their feelings known that they feel the ban did not go far enough.
The game last week was halted for 15 minutes after Ebobisse made the serious allegation, but Red Bulls head coach Gerhard Struber proceeded to leave Vanzeir on the field after play resumed. The Red Bulls fans want their coach to be sacked, and are seeking further punishment for Vanzeir.
