in a statement. “I said a word that shouldn’t have been said. And although there’s been a lot of discussion and debate about the meaning of the word because of different dialects in Spanish and cultures, the truth is it’s a harmful word and it shouldn’t have been said.”MLS issued a statement saying they acknowledged and appreciated Lletget’s “prompt apology and the accountability he has taken for his actions.”Lletget has played attacking midfielder on the Galaxy since 2015.
He has been a member of the U.S. men’s national team since 2017, and he also represented the U.S. on the men’s under-23, under-20, and under-17 national teams.“Moving forward, I really do want to do my part,” Lletget continued in his statement.