FC Dallas released a statement Sunday evening regarding the protests across the nation condemning racism, bigotry, and the death of George Floyd while in police custody.
The club, along with its players, participated in #BlackoutTuesday to raise awareness of social injustice. FC Dallas' statement follows below.
FC Dallas condemns racism, discrimination and violence in every form.
We believe every individual has the right to live without fear and should be treated with dignity and respect.
We are a diverse organization comprised of individuals from around the world. We will not stand for social injustice and remain committed to being part of the solution to help eradicate it.
Player Support
At 16 years old, I left my home country to accomplish my dreams and start my career. Throughout my 10 years abroad, I made some amazing friends, shared some of my best life moments, but also lived in a DAILY fight against racism, that often felt like a nightmare.
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