Dallas United Withdraws from Soccer Tournament Following Racial Slur Allegation
West Ham United walked off the pitch during a match against Dallas United at The Soccer Tournament in Cary after a Dallas player allegedly used a racial slur against former professional player Anton Ferdinand. The incident was investigated and Dallas United was found to have violated the tournament's code of conduct, leading them to withdraw from the competition. Ferdinand and teammate Matt Jarvis spoke publicly about the incident, emphasizing the need to address societal issues of discrimination and abuse.