Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard has been suspended by the MLS and fined an undisclosed amount of money. The former Aston Villa goalkeeper was involved in a bitter exchange of words with fans in Kansas City during the 3-1 defeat to the hosts last weekend.
A viral video posted on social media showed the veteran goalkeeper exchanging words with rival fans behind the goalpost. After reviewing the footage, MLS found him guilty of inappropriate conduct with the fans. Confirming the ban, Colorado Rapids relesed the following statement:
''Tim Howard made a regrettable mistake for which he is being disciplined by MLS. While this is out of character for Tim, we do not condone these actions. We accept the league’s decision and look forward to moving past this. The incidents that took place during our match at Sporting Kansas City last weekend do not represent the Colorado Rapids Soccer Club or Tim’s character and beliefs, on and off the pitch.
''Major League Soccer and all 22 clubs have taken the pledge with the “Don’t Cross the Line” campaign, which is “dedicated to supporting the communities where we live and play our games, and to providing an environment in which our staff, clubs, players, partners and supporters are treated with dignity and respect.
''Everyone at the Colorado Rapids Soccer Club stands behind Tim and we look forward to welcoming him back to the pitch in the near future.''
Here's the incident captured by a fan at the stands
@DeadlyDwyer @TimHowardGK @ColoradoRapids @MLS Here's the video pic.twitter.com/meXyYFJdcH
— noe (@nmedrano_17) April 10, 2017
The Rapids play Real Salt Lake at DSG Park later today in the MLS. Howard was scheduled to start but will be replaced by Zac MacMath as the the former serves his three-match ban.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
Colorado Rapids 1 - 2 Real Salt Lake
April 15, 2017 9:00pmDick's Sporting Goods Park (Denver, Colorado)This match has ended. Below are the original Live broadcast details for this match.
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