Rapids goalkeeper was suspended by MLS on Friday for three games and fined for foul language directed toward a fan and also an altercation with a fan after Sunday’s game at Sporting Kansas City.
While being heckled by fans, Howard made an explicit comment about a fan’s mother. The Rapids made a statement Friday:
“Tim Howard made an unfortunate and 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.”
