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Suspended Union executive has reportedly failed to complete MLS training

Suspended Union executive has reportedly failed to complete MLS training

Summary

Ernst Tanner, the suspended Philadelphia Union sporting director, has not returned to work because he has not finished the training required by Major League Soccer (MLS). Tanner was suspended after investigations found he violated league policies on professional conduct, following complaints of racist, sexist, and homophobic behavior.

Key Facts

  • Ernst Tanner was suspended by MLS through June 1 after a second investigation found policy violations.
  • The complaints involved racist, sexist, and homophobic behavior.
  • The first MLS investigation did not confirm the complaints, but a later investigation by The Guardian supported many of them.
  • Tanner denies the allegations against him.
  • Tanner has not resumed work because he has not completed league-ordered restorative practices training.
  • The Philadelphia Union promoted Jon Scheer as the new sporting director.
  • Head coach Bradley Carnell was fired after a poor start to the season.
  • The Union is currently last in the Eastern Conference and has one of the worst starts in MLS history.
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