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<\/p>\nThe incident occurred after an MLS playoff match between FC Cincinnati and New York Red Bulls <\/p>\n
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Major League Soccer (MLS) is investigating an alleged incident in which a player was forcibly removed from the match officials\u2019 locker room after a game last week between the New York Red Bulls and FC Cincinnati.<\/p>\n
Cincinnati beat New York at Red Bull Arena in a penalty shootout on Saturday, advancing to the semi-finals of the MLS Playoffs.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter the Nov 4th NYRB\/FC Cincinnati match, a player gained unauthorized entry into the Officials\u2019 locker room and was forcibly removed by stadium security while acting in an aggressive and hostile manner,\u201d the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) said on social media.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo one\u2019s safety should ever be at risk and we expect MLS to act accordingly.\u201d<\/p>\n
PSRA referees officiate matches for MLS, the National Women\u2019s Soccer League (NWSL) and the United Soccer Leagues (USL).<\/p>\n
The PSRA did not confirm which player was removed or the nature of their dispute.<\/p>\n
\u201cMajor League Soccer is aware of the report of a player gaining unauthorized access into the officials\u2019 locker room,\u201d the MLS said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe safety of PRO officials must never be compromised and an investigation into this matter is being conducted.\u201d<\/p>\n