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Philadelphia Union Suspends Sporting Director Ernst Tanner as MLS Reopens Misconduct Probe

The league reopened the case following a Guardian report citing new anonymous allegations.

Overview

  • Philadelphia Union placed the 59-year-old executive on temporary leave while MLS conducts a renewed investigation.
  • MLS said it restarted its inquiry after a November Guardian article outlined additional claims attributed to unnamed sources.
  • The initial league probe closed in September without corroborating the complaints, and Tanner was assigned professional conduct training.
  • Allegations reported in media include racist, sexist and homophobic remarks toward players and officials as well as inappropriate workplace contact.
  • Tanner denies the accusations and says he will fully cooperate, while MLS has encouraged further tips via its anonymous hotline.