Crew’s Cucho Hernandez suspended by MLS for one game for ‘offensive language’

The Columbus Crew’s quest for an MLS Cup playoff spot is already difficult, but it became just a bit harder on Thursday. Major League Soccer announced that Crew star forward Cucho Hernandez has been suspended for one game due to “offensive language,” which took place in the Black & Gold’s last match against the Portland Timbers. This means Hernandez will be unavailable for the Crew’s game against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

In that game with the Timbers at Lower.com Filed, which ended in a 1-1 draw after Columbus allowed a stoppage time equalizer to the visitors, Hernandez is accused of saying something that the league felt merited a punishment. It is unclear what Hernandez said, who…