The Philadelphia Union have placed sporting director Ernst Tanner on administrative leave after Major League Soccer reopened its investigation into alleged misconduct.

The move comes one day after The Guardian published an investigation into allegations made against Tanner. An MLS investigation into the team boss was closed earlier this year.

"While a recent MLS investigation was unable to corroborate allegations involving Sporting Director Ernst Tanner, MLS has advised the Union that it will be reopening the investigation and the Union continues to cooperate fully," the team said in a statement . "Throughout this process, our top priority remains the well-being of our players, fans, staff, and community."

According to The Guardian, Tanner was the subject of multiple complaints from

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