"New York Red Bulls Withdraw from Youth Tournaments Over Alleged On-Field Racism"
The New York Red Bulls' academy teams have withdrawn from the Generation Adidas Cup due to alleged on-field racist incidents involving their players, prompting the club to take a stand against discrimination. The incidents involved racial abuse directed at U-17 players by opponents from Croatian side Hajduk Split and Mexican club CF Monterrey. The Red Bulls' decision to withdraw from the tournament was supported by MLS Next, which issued suspensions and provided support to the affected players and clubs. The incidents have sparked a broader conversation about racism in youth soccer and the ongoing efforts to eradicate discriminatory behavior in the sport.
