NEW YORK (April 23, 2021) – Major League Soccer today announced that LA Galaxy midfielder Sebastian Lletget has been fined an undisclosed amount and suspended for two matches for the use of a homophobic slur in an Instagram post on April 9. In addition, Lletget is required to attend diversity, equity and inclusion training through Athlete Ally.Â
Lletget will serve the two-game suspension during the Galaxy’s next two regular season MLS matches, against the New York Red Bulls on April 25 and against Seattle Sounders FC on May 2.
MLS acknowledges and appreciates Lletget’s prompt apology and the accountability he has taken for his actions.