Overview
- Hartford Athletic left the field in stoppage time after alleging a Pittsburgh Riverhounds player used racially offensive language.
- Referees paused play for roughly 10 to 15 minutes before the match was abandoned at Trinity Health Stadium.
- The incident followed a verbal exchange involving Hartford’s Marlon Hairston and Pittsburgh captain Danny Griffin.
- No cards were issued during the stoppage, and Pittsburgh led 2-1 when play was halted.
- Hartford has requested a formal USL investigation, Pittsburgh denies any slur and pledges cooperation, and reactions include an Instagram statement from Hairston and public support from Hartford’s mayor and supporter leaders.