a youth soccer organization The investigation came after a video was released this week that allegedly targeted the coach of the opposing team with a racist slur at a tournament held in Florida earlier this month by a man on one of the teams. going.
Pop Warner, one of the biggest young soccer organization In the Langhorne, Pennsylvania-based country, a video taken after the 12U Division II quarterfinal game between the Hampden Hurricanes and the Highlands Ranch Mountain Lions appears to show a man using racist slurs. released a statement to Fox News Digital on Friday. on the Hurricanes coaching staff.
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“A video came to light in which an adult reportedly associated with a Pop Warner team used racist and threatening language toward another team’s coach. The offensive behavior being committed is against our code of conduct and expectations of our adult volunteers,” the statement read.
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In a statement, Pop Warner said it would hold an “investigative hearing” next week that could lead to “disciplinary action.”
“If the panel discovers that any of the adults involved in the assault are in fact associated with a Pop Warner team, they will be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension from Pop Warner activities. .”
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Video obtained by TMZ Sports, The Hurricanes coaching staff are shown trying to distance themselves from the man at the hotel where both teams were reportedly staying.
According to reports, the exchange took place hours after the game, with a Highlands Ranch coach and fans allegedly yelling racist words at opposing team players.
In the video, the Hurricane coaching staff can be seen trying to walk away from a verbal encounter when a man can be heard shouting racial slurs.
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Pop Warner condemned the action.
“One thing is clear: the abusive behavior and language displayed in this video is unacceptable. We are committed to providing a positive environment, no one should encounter this type of behavior and we will take all necessary steps to address the situation.”
Representatives for the Hampden Hurricanes and Highlands Ranch Mountain Lions did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals’ request for comment.