After being booed and having objects thrown at them by their own fans for taking a knee in protest of police brutality and systemic racism as the national anthem played before FC Dallas’ MLS game against Nashville SC last week, FCD’s players declared their intention to stay in the locker room for the pregame ceremony during Sunday night’s rematch in Frisco, Texas, the team announced.
“In consultation with our players and MLS, we have collectively decided to play the national anthem before the players take the field for tonight’s match against Nashville SC,” FC Dallas said in a statement.