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Major U.S. soccer event sees first controversy after teammate's alleged racial slur

  • Dallas United withdrew from The Soccer Tournament after allegedly using a racial slur towards an opponent.
  • The slur was reportedly directed at West Ham United's Frank Nouble by a Dallas United player.
  • West Ham United walked off the field in protest and the match was abandoned.
  • Officials investigated and expelled Dallas United from the tournament, which has a $1 million prize.
  • The incident comes as racism in soccer remains an ongoing issue.
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