NWSL: Players can stay in locker rooms when national anthem is played
The HinduWhen the NWSL Challenge Cup kicked off, the focus was on everything but football. Recognising individual agency in how a player chooses to observe the rendition of the national anthem, the NWSL said in a statement, "The NWSL stands behind every player, official and staff member. Chicago Red Stars and USWNT teammates Julie Ertz and Casey Short were the focus of a poignant moment on field when the latter broke down while taking a knee during the national anthem. Defending Hill, Red Stars owner Arnim Whisler III said on Twitter, "The players and staff are unified in their support for BLM and each other. While debates in American soccer circles have often broached the topic of doing away with the pre-game national anthem, NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird clarified in the league's statement that this was not on the cards.
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