MLS player under fire over political cartoon post, coach says 'a lot of people were hurt'

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Xavier Arreaga, an Ecuadorian defender for the Seattle Sounders, came under fire last week after sharing a political cartoon showing a television effectively brainwashing children while parents appear to be silenced and held against the wall.

The initial post, which was shared on the soccer player’s Instagram Stories from the account of Christian rapper Redimi2, appeared to try to illustrate the media’s effect on children when it comes to gender identity. Rainbow-colored waves are seen entering the children's brains.

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Javier Hernández #14 of Los Angeles Galaxy scores a goal as Xavier Arreaga #3 of Seattle Sounders defends during the match at the Dignity Health Sports Park on Aug. 19, 2022 in Carson, California. The match ended in a 3-3 tie. (Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

Arreaga would later delete the post and shared an apology message on his own account but not before he was labeled as homophobic among other things, according to 770 KTTH Radio.

"Dear fans – last night I reported a post of a famous Christian artist in my Instagram stories which at the time seemed normal to me and without thinking that the image was going to cause and hurt the people of our community, which never it was my intention. I want to express that I respect the way of life and thinking of all people. Thank you."

Xavier Arreaga #3 of Seattle Sounders looks on before the game against the New York City during the CONCACAF Champions League Semifinals at Lumen Field on April 06, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

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