Ernst Tanner was placed on administrative leave by the Philadelphia Union Wednesday, a day after a report by The Guardian surfaced allegations of racist and sexist language used by the club’s sporting director.

The Guardian investigation revealed for the first time a complaint brought by Major League Soccer’s Players Association and investigated by the league. MLS closed the investigation after being “unable to substantiate the allegations,” it said in a statement on Wednesday . But new information in The Guardian article led MLS to reopen the probe.

The Union said in a statement Wednesday that it will place Tanner on leave as the investigation commences.

“The Philadelphia Union takes all allegations of misconduct extremely seriously and is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful

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