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United Soccer League investigating allegations of racial abuse at Loudoun United’s home opener

The alleged incident occurred during Loudoun United’s home opener at Segra Field. Loudoun United and Red Bulls II are developmental teams owned by MLS organizations, D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls, respectively.

After the game, Red Bulls II captain Mandela Egbo posted on Twitter, writing that “one of our young strikers kept his ultimate cool when monkey chants were aimed at him” by fans behind a goal.

Egbo also posted a video clip of himself converting a second-half penalty kick. Amid boos and other vocal distractions, a fan sounds as though they say, “Woo, woo, woo.