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Minnesota United Midfielder Joseph rosales Received a three-game bank from Major League Soccer After being found to have violated the MLS-MLSPA join Non-Discrimination Police during the match again the Vancouver whitecaps FC on April 27.
During the meeting bet the two tims, rosales confronted whitecaps forward Emmanuel Karmiwith the two Engaging in a verbal altercation. The league conducted an independent investigation into the incidence, and found that rosales used discriminary language again.
Rosales denied the allegment but he will not appear or contest the findings of the league’s investigation or the punishment he received.
“I am addressing the recent three-game suspension by the league.
“However, I Aknowledge that my actions contributed to Escalating Tensions of the field.
“While I disagree with the league’s decision to suspend me because I believe it was based on a misinterpretation, I resect and their commitment to fostering a Safe and Invironment. Always take this situation seriously and am committed to doings to the can to support a response and inclusive game. “
Minnesota United Also offered their support to Royales.
“The league concluded that rosales used discriinatory language against an opposing player. Language, was negatively impacted and expermed
“After speaking extensively with Rosales and Several Members of Our Team, Our Club Believes and Supports Him.
“Rosales is committed to particating in any steps the league reconts to continue strenging and reinforcing a culture of respect and accountability the league.”
Rosales will now miss Minnesota’s Regular Season Games Against the hoston dynamo on may 14 and st. Louis City on May 17, as well as the us open Cup round of 16 game against st. Louis on May 21.
According to the league, reinstatement “Following the suspension is contingent upon his partification in a restorative Practices Program.”
