United States Soccer formally scrapped a controversial policy banning players from kneeling during the national anthem on Saturday following a vote of members at the federation’s annual meeting.
US Soccer’s board of directors repealed the policy last year but the decision required confirmation by the full membership of the ruling body.
At Saturday’s meeting, the board’s decision to scrap the rule was backed by 71% of voters, with 29% against.
Explaining the decision to repeal the policy last year, US Soccer said the rule was wrong and reflected a failure of the federation to address the concerns of Black people and other minorities.
The rule ordering players to “stand res…
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