The referee ruled it a surrender and stated Phoenix Rising the winner shortly after.
The occurrence took place in first-half injury time, soon after Rubio Rubin had actually offered the Loyal a 3-1 lead on a complimentary kick from the top of package. A ball was played into the Loyal defense, and Martin appeared to hit Phoenix midfielder Junior Flemmings and exchanged words.
The San Diego Loyal didnt wait till after the game to surrender this time.
The second-division soccer club walked off the field at halftime Wednesday night leading 3-1 after Loyal midfielder Collin Martin, an openly gay player, was allegedly called a homophobic slur by a member of Phoenix Rising who later on denied it.
This comes a week after the Loyal asked to surrender a 1-1 tie at Los Angeles Galaxy II because a Black protector Elijah Martin was called a racial slur in the 71st minute. There were questions whether the USL Championship would grant the request, and the point has actually not been subtracted from the standings on the leagues site– nor did the Loyal deduct it in its pre-game notes for Wednesdays game.
The league will not have any choice this time, however, and it ended the Loyals chance at finishing in the leading 2 of Group B and qualifying for the 16-team playoff tournament.
The Loyal gamers returned to the field at USDs Torero Stadium for the second half and immediately took a knee when the referee blew his whistle to start. Then they strolled and stood off en masse.
The referee stopped play and initially provided Martin a straight red card, describing to gamers that “I heard something.”
After speaking with an assistant referee, he said he “misinterpreted” and rescinded the red card. Rather, he provided one to Loyal coach Landon Donovan for coming onto the field before the half had actually ended.
The telecast likewise showed Donovan arguing with Phoenix Rising coach Rick Schantz, then stating: “( Someone) called Collin gay. I cant go through this (curse) again, male.” Donovan later said he used to play the 2nd half if Schantz subbed out Flemmings.
Late Wednesday night, Flemmings, who is from Jamaica, released a statement via Twitter denying he stated anything offending:
Phoenix Rising leads Group B and had actually currently clinched a playoff berth. The Loyal went into the day connected with Galaxy II in second place at 23 points however would lose the tiebreaker based on head-to-head matchups during the season. Orange County was third at 21.
Galaxy II beat Orange County 3-1 on Wednesday in Carson, offering it 26 points and clinching Group Bs other playoff spot with one video game staying. The Loyals inaugural season is over.
” Last week we made it loud and clear that we do not stand for bigotry and homophobia,” the teams Twitter feed said. “Nothing has changed today.”
The telecast also revealed Donovan arguing with Phoenix Rising coach Rick Schantz, then saying: “( Someone) called Collin gay. Donovan later stated he offered to play the second half if Schantz subbed out Flemmings.
Phoenix Rising leads Group B and had actually currently clinched a playoff berth. The Loyal went into the day connected with Galaxy II in second location at 23 points however would lose the tiebreaker based on head-to-head matches during the season. Orange County was third at 21.
” This accusation is incorrect and my fellow teammates will support my claim … At no point did I say a homophobic slur towards Collin Martin. I do not know Collin personally, but I respect all of my opponents similarly, Collin consisted of.
” I am disappointed in San Diegos actions this night as I have been mauled and mocked online without any opportunity to safeguard myself … I stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ movement.”
