Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir steps away from club ‘until further notice’ after using racial slur in match

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New York Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir is stepping away from the team indefinitely after he admitted to using a racial slur during a match against the San Jose Earthquakes over the weekend, the soccer club announced Tuesday. 

The Red Bulls issued a statement on social media announcing the decision, just one day after Vanzeir released a statement to apologize for his actions.

Dante Vanzeir #13 of New York Red Bulls during the game against the San Jose Earthquakes during the game on April 8, 2023 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. (Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"Dante Vanzeir addressed his teammates this morning and, to avoid further distractions, will step away from the club until further notice."

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San Jose striker Jeremy Ebobisse alleged that a Red Bulls player used a racial slur early in the second half of the 1-1 draw between the two teams at Red Bulls Arena on Saturday. A scuffle ensued, causing a lengthy delay that resulted in 21 minutes of added time at the end of the match.

While Ebobisse did not name anyone, Vanzeir issued an apology on Monday.

Dante Vanzeir #13 of New York Red Bulls reacts to his first official time playing after the Major League Soccer match against Nashville SC at Red Bull Arena on March 4, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Ira L. Black - Corbis/Getty Images)

"I want to sincerely apologize to the players of the Earthquakes. I will do everything I can to be part of the change that needs to happen in this sport and our world. I also want to apologize to my teammates, coaches, the