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Suspended Union executive has reportedly failed to complete MLS training
Guardian sources say Ernst Tanner has not rejoined the club after he was found to have violated league policies
TL;DR
- Ernst Tanner has not resumed his role as Philadelphia Union sporting director after his suspension.
- His return is contingent on completing league-ordered restorative practices training.
- Tanner was suspended by MLS for violating policies and standards of professional conduct.
- A previous MLS investigation into racist, sexist, and homophobic behavior was reopened after a Guardian investigation substantiated complaints.
- The Philadelphia Union is experiencing a franchise-worst season.
- Tanner was credited with building the Union into a competitive club and developing its academy system.