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.