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The union representing MLS and USL referees has issued a strong condemnation of MLS NEXT Pro's disciplinary actions regarding an incident involving Crew 2 coach Higuan. The union asserted that the punishment imposed on the coach for "two deliberate acts of physical abuse and sexism towards a female referee" was inadequate.
This critique highlights a significant concern within the referee community regarding the league's commitment to protecting officials. The incident has sparked a debate about the appropriate measures for addressing such serious misconduct in professional soccer.
The union's statement underscores the need for more stringent penalties to deter similar behavior in the future. They believe the current ban fell short of reflecting the severity of the coach's actions.
This situation raises questions about player and coach conduct standards across the league.
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