The Union acknowledged the goalkeeper’s actions were inappropriate but blasted MLS for failing to enforce the fan’s code of conduct
The MLS Players Association has criticized the league for its handling of Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard after an altercation with fans that lead to his three-game suspension.
Howard was suspended and fined for foul language due to the altercation with fans during the Rapids’ 3-1 loss away to Sporting KC at Children’s Mercy Park on April 9.
While the union accepted Howard’s fault in the matter, it does not believe the league has properly enforced its standards toward fan behavior, saying in a statement the goalkeeper was subjected to abusive language that was not punished.