Red Bulls midfielder Daniel Edelman speaks out after Dante Vanzeir was banned for racist language
‘We do not stand for any racism’: Red Bulls midfielder Daniel Edelman speaks out after teammate Dante Vanzeir was suspended for six games for using racist language while playing against San Jose Earthquakes
- All three NY Red Bulls supporters groups walked out in protest on Saturday
- The club’s record signing was widely believed to have received a mild ban
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New York Red Bulls midfielder Daniel Edelman spoke candidly after the game, explaining that the team does not “tolerate” racism, with the group using the aftermath of striker Dante Vanzeir’s suspension for using racist language as a time to “get together” to come’.
The 19-year-old was philosophical with reporters following Saturday night’s 1-1 draw with Houston, which saw all three groups of supporters walk out in protest at what they believed was a lenient six-game suspension handed to Vanzeir, and coach Gerhard Struber’s approach to the situation.
“Of course we dealt with it in training and we don’t tolerate that as a team and we all try to grow out of it and we want to train everyone,” said Edelman.
“We want to continue to develop as a team and regain those relationships. That’s the most important thing, team bonding and team chemistry.
“What happened definitely brought everyone’s morale down, but right now we’re looking at the current situation and coming together as a team and [we will] Keep it up.
Daniel Edelman spoke candidly about the mood after the racism incident
New York Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir has been suspended for six games for using racist language
“We don’t tolerate it and we don’t stand for racism or anything like that. We want to continue to grow and educate ourselves.’
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The 19-year-old New Jersey native spoke transparently to reporters after the game
The view from the South Ward after the three groups of supporters left the Red Bull Arena
Before leaving the stadium, The South Ward stood in the air with scarves and sent a strong message