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New York Red Bulls, Dante Vanzeir apologize to San Jose Earthquakes for use of racial slur during match

The New York Red Bulls and forward Dante Vanzeir apologized Monday after Vanzeir used a racial slur during their match with the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.

Earthquakes striker Jeremy Ebobisse said after their 1-1 draw Saturday night in New Jersey that an unnamed Red Bulls player used a racial slur in the second half of their match — which led to a lengthy delay and almost caused the Earthquakes to walk off the pitch altogether. Ebobisse said they remained in the game because the slur wasn’t directed at anybody in particular.