Columbus Crew have sacked their reserve-team coach after an incident involving a female referee in which he refused to release her hand and made a sexist remark about the sport.
The coach told the referee, “don’t forget this is a man’s game”, according to the supplied report. The conduct prompted the Major League Soccer club to end his employment.
The incident involved the coach’s interaction with the referee and included both unwanted physical contact and a comment questioning women’s place in football. No further details about the match, the referee or the coach were provided.
Columbus Crew’s decision means the reserve team will continue without the coach, although no information was supplied about a replacement or any further disciplinary action.
